Governance Professional
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,598 to £32,061 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Peterborough City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0688 |
Summary
All about the Role
Governance Professionals play a vital role in supporting high‑quality governance across maintained schools and academies in Peterborough and the Fenland area. Formerly known as Clerks to the Governors, the role involves preparing for, attending and minuting governing board meetings, and delivering a full administrative and advisory service to boards.
You will ensure meetings run smoothly by circulating agendas and papers, providing procedural advice, taking accurate minutes and maintaining effective records. The role is flexible, typically involving early evening meetings during term time, with administrative duties undertaken from home. The Council supplies appropriate IT equipment to support the work.
All about our Team
You will join the Governor Development Team at Peterborough City Council, who work closely with governors, school leaders, local authority colleagues and multi‑academy trusts.
The team offers a comprehensive support package to schools, including advice, clerking, training and development. As part of this network, Governance Professionals attend termly briefings, development sessions and networking events, benefitting from a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
All about You
This role is well suited to someone seeking flexible work that fits around existing commitments, or a part‑time position with meaningful impact. You will be highly organised, confident in managing deadlines, and experienced in administration.
Experience of school governance or administrative support in an education environment is desirable, as is experience in compliance‑related processes such as hearings or investigations. You will bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to advise governing boards.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
Governance Professionals play a vital role in supporting high‑quality governance across maintained schools and academies in Peterborough and the Fenland area. Formerly known as Clerks to the Governors, the role involves preparing for, attending and minuting governing board meetings, and delivering a full administrative and advisory service to boards.
You will ensure meetings run smoothly by circulating agendas and papers, providing procedural advice, taking accurate minutes and maintaining effective records. The role is flexible, typically involving early evening meetings during term time, with administrative duties undertaken from home. The Council supplies appropriate IT equipment to support the work.
All about our Team
You will join the Governor Development Team at Peterborough City Council, who work closely with governors, school leaders, local authority colleagues and multi‑academy trusts.
The team offers a comprehensive support package to schools, including advice, clerking, training and development. As part of this network, Governance Professionals attend termly briefings, development sessions and networking events, benefitting from a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
All about You
This role is well suited to someone seeking flexible work that fits around existing commitments, or a part‑time position with meaningful impact. You will be highly organised, confident in managing deadlines, and experienced in administration.
Experience of school governance or administrative support in an education environment is desirable, as is experience in compliance‑related processes such as hearings or investigations. You will bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to advise governing boards.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.