LGC Governance Professional (Clerk to School Governing Body)

About the role

Location: We currently have several schools seeking a Local Governance Professional (Clerk to the School Governing Body). These opportunities are based across Southampton, Portsmouth, Dorset and Poole. There is flexibility to work with more than one school, if desired, and remote or Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Contract: Permanent, term time only

Hours: 60 hours per school per year to cover 6 meetings for each local governing committee with meeting times starting late afternoon / early evening during the school term, plus a total of 15 personal training hours.

Salary: Grade 6 (£28,792 to £31,022 FTE). Actual Salary: £1,285 to £1,385 per school, £2,316 to £2,495 for 2 schools, £3,446 to £3,713 for 3 schools.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: Friday 22nd May 2026

Job Summary

Drawing on your strong administrative experience, you will play a key role in supporting local governing committee meetings, including their organisation and administration. You will be responsible for producing accurate and effective minutes, as well as providing advice and guidance on governance matters. Training in governance can be provided where required. You will be expected to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate written and electronic records. A key aspect of the role is the ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation, and uphold strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Can effectively prioritise and manage their workload.
• Can work independently and proactively.
• Can build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

What we offer you

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence.
• Flexible working approach, where possible.
• Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26).
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings.
• Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card.