A governance professional plays a vital role in supporting the effectiveness and integrity of school governance. Acting as a trusted advisor to the board, they ensure that statutory duties are met, governance processes run smoothly, and decision-making is well-informed and compliant. Their responsibilities typically include preparing and managing meetings, maintaining accurate records, advising on legal and procedural matters, and supporting governors in fulfilling their strategic responsibilities. By providing impartial guidance and administrative expertise, governance professionals help boards operate efficiently and uphold high standards of accountability and transparency.
Join our team
At Warwickshire Governor Services, we understand that effective governance is the cornerstone of successful schools. As a traded service we offer a professional Clerking Service that goes beyond minute-taking—providing strategic, professional support that empowers governing boards to lead with confidence and clarity.
Our Clerking Service is quality-assured, responsive, and tailored to each individual school. Each governing board is matched with a skilled governance professional who not only manages meetings efficiently but also offers procedural guidance, ensures compliance, and maintains essential governance records.
With our Clerking Service, schools benefit from a seamless clerking experience backed by expert oversight, continuity planning, and access to a wider network of governance support.
Our Clerking Service provides skilled professionals to school governing boards across the county, and beyond and demand is growing — which is why we need you!
About the Role
A flexible part-time role, with hours ranging from clerking for one school to several schools and hours being agreed individually to suit your availability.
Working from home, Governance Professionals will be expected to attend meetings at school at times convenient to the governing board — usually early evenings. Meetings are usually in person with the occasional meeting taking place virtually at the request of the Chair of Governors.
Responsibilities will include:
- Organising and attending meetings (online and in-person)
- Building strong relationships with governors
- Accurately recording minutes of meetings and maintaining electronic governance records
- Providing professional advice and guidance
Job description - Clerk to Governing body
To find out more: please contact Governor services.