Local Authority Clerk to Governors/Trustees
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,780 to £30,564 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £27,780 - £30,564 pro rata, per annum, plus Home Working Allowance |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hampshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC623190 |
Summary
Joining the Governance team as a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors / Trustees, you’ll provide vital administrative support to schools across the county. Proactive and dedicated, you’ll use your excellent organisational and communication skills and experience in meeting administration and minute taking, to make a real difference in Hampshire schools.
This role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning your total working hours are spread across the year rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.
Whilst your role will mostly be home-based with the flexibility to complete clerking tasks around your existing commitments, you’ll be required to travel to the schools to which you are assigned to clerk their governance meetings. We aim to link you with schools that are close to where you live.
We currently have multiple posts available across Hampshire, with particular interest in applicants from the Winchester and Eastleigh areas.
What you’ll do:
• Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, helping schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils.
• Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings.
• Following training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership.
• Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders.
What we’re looking for:
• Minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain impartial, maintain confidentiality, and comply with data protection legislation.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet access.
• Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings.
Why join us:
• Benefit from a comprehensive training programme and mentoring, and ongoing support from the governance and clerking team.
• Flexible, mostly home-based working arrangements that fit around your commitments.
• The opportunity to become an integral part of Hampshire’s School Improvement team.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Administrative Officer, Senior Administrative Assistant, School Improvement Administrator, Business Administration Officer, Governance Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Education Administrator, Business Support Officer
This role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning your total working hours are spread across the year rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.
Whilst your role will mostly be home-based with the flexibility to complete clerking tasks around your existing commitments, you’ll be required to travel to the schools to which you are assigned to clerk their governance meetings. We aim to link you with schools that are close to where you live.
We currently have multiple posts available across Hampshire, with particular interest in applicants from the Winchester and Eastleigh areas.
What you’ll do:
• Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, helping schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils.
• Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings.
• Following training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership.
• Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders.
What we’re looking for:
• Minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain impartial, maintain confidentiality, and comply with data protection legislation.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet access.
• Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings.
Why join us:
• Benefit from a comprehensive training programme and mentoring, and ongoing support from the governance and clerking team.
• Flexible, mostly home-based working arrangements that fit around your commitments.
• The opportunity to become an integral part of Hampshire’s School Improvement team.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Administrative Officer, Senior Administrative Assistant, School Improvement Administrator, Business Administration Officer, Governance Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Education Administrator, Business Support Officer
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