Remote School Governance Professional | Flexible Hours

Warwickshire County Council; England; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Warwickshire Governor Services is expanding its clerking service and seeks professional Governance Professionals to join our experienced team. You will provide impartial governance support to school boards, organise meetings, take minutes and maintain records, with flexible, mostly home-based work and some travel.

role initial focus is one or two schools, with potential to expand. Annualised hours contracts start at 120 hours per academic year, with meetings typically in the school day or early

Qualifications

• Confidence using digital systems and Microsoft 365 with a Windows-based computer or laptop and reliable internet.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships and provide impartial advice.
• Proactive, detail-focused approach and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and with professionalism and integrity.
• Willingness and ability to travel to schools for in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, impartial and professional service to school governing boards.
• Organise and attend meetings, prepare agendas and papers, produce accurate minutes, maintain governance records and provide governance guidance.
• Offer flexible support around existing commitments and meetings, with meetings typically three times per academic year.
• Support one or two schools initially, with opportunities to take on more as experience grows.
• Work predominantly from home with some travel to schools; mileage can be claimed per policy.

Skills

Digital systems & Microsoft 365

Organisational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Impartial advisory ability

Attention to detail

Independent working

Willingness to travel to schools

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Warwickshire Governor Services is expanding its clerking service and seeks professional Governance Professionals to join our experienced team. You will provide impartial governance support to school boards, organise meetings, take minutes and maintain records, with flexible, mostly home-based work and some travel.

role initial focus is one or two schools, with potential to expand. Annualised hours contracts start at 120 hours per academic year, with meetings typically in the school day or early