Local Authority Clerk to Governors/Trustees HCC625219

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Flexible home-based working

Health & well-being support

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors/Trustees to support schools across Hampshire. The role is largely home-based with travel to meetings, focusing on minute taking, agenda preparation and governance support.

We require at least 2 GCSEs including English and Maths, strong IT skills, and proven experience in committee administration. You will progress through the Accredited Clerk Programme within two years of appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs including English Language and Maths.
• Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings.
• Commitment to Accredited Clerk Programme within 2 years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, enabling schools to achieve the best outcomes.
• Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings.
• After training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership.
• Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders.

Skills

Committee administration

Minute taking

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Data protection / confidentiality

IT proficiency (MS Office)

UK travel to schools

Accredited Clerk Programme within 2y

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT proficiency

Job description

Local Authority Clerk to Governors/Trustees HCC625219

Joining the School Governance team as a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors / Trustees, you will provide vital administrative support to schools across the county. Proactive and dedicated, you will use your excellent organisational and communication skills and experience in meeting administration and minute taking, to make a real difference in Hampshire schools.

This role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning your total working hours are spread across the year rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.

Whilst your role will mostly be home-based with the flexibility to complete clerking tasks around your existing commitments, you will be required to travel to the schools to which you are assigned to clerk their governance meetings. We aim to link you with schools that are close to where you live.

We currently have multiple posts available across Hampshire, with particular interest in applicants from the Hart and Rushmore and Test Valley areas.

What you'll do:

• Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, helping schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils.
• Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings.
• Following training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership.
• Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths.
• Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain impartial, maintain confidentiality, and comply with data protection legislation.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet access.
• Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings.
• Commitment to successfully complete the Accredited Clerk Programme within 2 years of appointment.

Why Join us:

• Benefit from a comprehensive training programme and mentoring, and ongoing support from the governance and clerking team.
• Flexible, mostly home-based working arrangements that fit around your commitments.
• The opportunity to become an integral part of Hampshire’s School Improvement team.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Other roles you may have experience of may include:

Administrative Officer, Senior Administrative Assistant, School Improvement Administrator, Business Administration Officer, Governance Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Education Administrator, Business Support Officer, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Teacher

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £28,697 to £31,573 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Hampshire

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

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