Governance Clerk (part-time)

Pier Head, Liverpool, Not recorded, L3 1BY

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/07/2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.

Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate, clear and concise minutes and records.

Good verbal communication skills and confidence when communicating with governors, school leaders and other stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate governance documentation and records.

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email systems and online meeting platforms.

Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and take ownership of tasks.

Professional, reliable and highly organised approach to work.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Experience of administration, minute taking, clerking or supporting formal meetings (desirable).

Understanding of governance, committee or board processes (desirable).

Experience working within education, the public sector or another regulated environment (desirable).

Ability to provide procedural support and follow established governance processes.

Willingness to attend evening meetings and travel to schools across the Trust as required.

Commitment to safeguarding, integrity, professionalism and high standards of service.

Willingness to undertake training and professional development, including the NGA Clerking Qualification.

Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos, values and mission of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Above-market rates of pay that recognise the importance of the Governance Clerk role.

Flexible part-time and sessional working arrangements that can fit around other professional and personal commitments.

Funded NGA Clerking Qualification and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Full training and continued support from an experienced and growing Trust Governance Team.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in governance, compliance and school leadership.

Local Government Pension Scheme membership for contracted roles.

Reimbursement of eligible business travel expenses.

A supportive, welcoming and collaborative working environment.

Access to experienced governance professionals who will support your development.

Opportunities to work with governors, school leaders and education professionals across a growing Multi Academy Trust.

A clear pathway to develop governance knowledge and build a rewarding career in the sector.

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the effectiveness and success of schools across the Trust.

A values-driven organisation rooted in faith, service, community and educational excellence.

The opportunity to help improve outcomes and opportunities for children and young people across the North West.

Commitment to safeguarding St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.

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