Minutes Secretary to the Board of Governors

TES FE News; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wokingham is seeking a part-time Minutes Secretary to take minutes at Board and Sub-Committee meetings. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience at a senior level and excellent written communication skills. The role requires flexibility for evening and weekend meetings. Applications close on 13 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Board or senior level.
• Must exercise discretion in communication.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Take minutes at all Board and Sub-Committee meetings.
• Provide draft minutes for approval by the Chairs of Committees.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of the Board.

Skills

Minute taking experience

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: Permanent, part time. Salary: £15.22 per hour. Start date: November 2025.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Minutes Secretary to the Board of Governors. The Minutes Secretary is responsible for taking minutes at all main Board and Sub-Committee meetings and is directly accountable to the Clerk to the Governing Body.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a minute taker at Board or senior level, excellent written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Duties

• Taking minutes at all Board and Sub-Committee meetings.
• Providing draft minutes for approval by the Chairs of Committees and, once approved, forward to the Clerk to the Governors for distribution.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of the Board by exercising discretion in communicating information.

Hours of work

At least three meetings per term plus an annual Strategic Planning meeting in the autumn term. Currently Sub-Committee meetings take place on Fridays and Board meetings take place on Saturdays. Meetings will be held either on site or remotely.

The role requires some flexibility to work evenings and weekends to attend and minute meetings.

For further details, please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email [e-mail]

An application form is available on the School’s website https://www.luckleyhouseschool.org

Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025 at noon. (Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.)

Luckley House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.