Governance Professional

About the role

The school seeks a Governance Professional to support the Governing Body, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks and providing high‑quality clerking services.

Key responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact on procedural and constitutional matters and liaise with Church House, Buckinghamshire Council and other bodies for legal advice.
• Maintain statutory policies, advise on the annual calendar of board meetings, and provide induction materials for new governors.
• Prepare agendas, convene meetings, ensure quoracy, record attendance and draft minutes, following up on action points.
• Manage governor membership, advise on term expiries, oversee elections, and maintain registers of pecuniary interests.
• Maintain accurate records of governors, update GIAS and Companies House, and ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook.

Required profile

• Experience or strong understanding of governance, constitutional and procedural matters within an educational setting.
• Ability to provide clear administrative and organisational support to a governing board.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.