School Governance Professional

Warwickshire County Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is expanding its Clerk role within Warwickshire Governor Services and seeks professional Governance Professionals to support school governing boards. The role is flexible, part-time and home-based with occasional travel to schools for meetings held in the early evenings.

Induction and ongoing development are provided to support your knowledge and skills. You will coordinate meetings, produce accurate minutes, offer procedural guidance and maintain governance records

Qualifications

• Confidence using digital tools and systems and access to a Windows-based computer or laptop with keyboard and camera
• Excellent organisation, administration and time-management skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to build positive professional relationships and provide impartial advice
• Proactive, detail-focused approach and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to travel to school sites for in-person meetings

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and attend governing board meetings in person or online
• Build effective professional relationships with governors, school leaders and colleagues
• Produce clear, accurate, timely minutes and maintain electronic governance records
• Provide reliable procedural advice and guidance to the governing board
• Support one or more schools as assigned by Warwickshire County Council; be accountable to each governing board
• Work mainly from home with meetings at school sites or virtually; some travel across Warwickshire and surrounding counties; meetings usually in the early evening
• Work flexibly across one or several schools with hours agreed to suit availability; comprehensive induction and ongoing development provided

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join our team and help governing boards make a positive difference to children and young people

Do you have strong organisational, communication and IT skills, together with a passion for supporting education?

Warwickshire Governor Services is expanding its clerking service and is looking for professional, reliable and motivated Governance Professionals to join our experienced team.

About Warwickshire Governor Services

Effective governance is central to successful schools. As a trusted traded service, Warwickshire Governor Services provides high-quality professional support that enables governing boards to work confidently, strategically and in line with their responsibilities.

Our responsive, quality-assured Clerking Service is tailored to each school. We match governing boards with skilled Governance Professionals who coordinate meetings, produce accurate minutes, provide procedural guidance and maintain essential governance records.

You will join a supportive network of Governance Professionals backed by expert oversight, continuity planning, induction and ongoing development from our dedicated Governor Services Team.

Demand for our service is growing across Warwickshire and neighbouring counties, creating an exciting opportunity to contribute to education while working flexibly.

About the role

As a Governance Professional, you will provide an efficient, impartial and professional service to school governing boards. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, organising and attending governing board meetings, both in person and online
• Building effective professional relationships with governors, school leaders and colleagues
• Producing clear, accurate and timely minutes and maintaining electronic governance records
• Providing reliable procedural advice and guidance to the governing board
• You will be employed by Warwickshire County Council and assigned to support one or more schools. You will be accountable to each governing board for the service you provide.
• The role is mainly home-based, with governing board meetings held at school sites or virtually through the school's online platform, as agreed by the governing board. As Warwickshire Governor Services supports schools and academies across Warwickshire and neighbouring counties, some travel is required. School allocations and associated travel will be discussed and agreed in advance. Meetings are usually held in the early evening.
• This is a flexible, part-time role. You may support one or several schools, with hours agreed individually to suit your availability and the needs of the service.
• We will provide a comprehensive induction, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.

About you

We are looking for people who have:

• Confidence using digital tools and systems, with access to a Windows-based computer or laptop with a keyboard and camera, reliable internet access and Microsoft 365 applications
• Excellent organisation, administration and time-management skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• The ability to build positive professional relationships and provide impartial advice
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and commitment to continuous learning
• The ability to work independently, flexibly and with professionalism and integrity
• Willingness and ability to travel to school sites for in-person governing board meetings

You will be expected to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principles) and provide respectful support and challenge in your governance role. This role is subject to a DBS check.

Interested?

We welcome applications from people who meet the criteria above and are based in, or able to travel across, Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull and surrounding counties.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund ''

• The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Closing date: midnight 19 th November

Interview date: 25 th and 26 th November 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more