Interim School Governance Professional

Project overview

Interim Clerk to the Trust Board and Governing Bodies

We are seeking an experienced governance professional to join a Multi-Academy Trust on an interim basis, providing clerking and governance support to the Trust Board and Governing Bodies during a period of transition.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining effective governance arrangements while helping shape the long-term structure of the function.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Profile

Contract Details

This assignment offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative Trust environment while helping to shape the future governance function. Please get in touch for more details.

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.

• Provide clerking support to Trustee Board and Governing Body meetings, including the preparation of agendas and board papers, attendance at meetings, minute-taking, and circulation of documentation.
• Work closely with the Chair of Trustees, supporting the effective operation of the Board and its governance processes.
• Coordinate the Trust's policy review programme, tracking progress, following up on actions, and liaising with Headteachers, Governors and Trustees.
• Provide governance advice and administrative support to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the permanent governance structure, including supporting the recruitment and onboarding of a permanent Clerk.
• Undertake Company Secretary responsibilities where required.
• Previous experience as a Clerk to Governors, Trust Board Clerk, Governance Professional, or Company Secretary.
• A strong understanding of academy trust governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing agendas, managing board papers, and producing high-quality minutes.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, including Trustees, Governors, Chairs and school leaders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment: 3 days per week
• Location: Fully remote
• Meetings: All scheduled during daytime hours
• Rate: £Day rate via Umbrella
• Start Date: December 2026
• Contract Length: Until October 2027
• Handover: A handover period with the current postholder will take place before the end of November

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: remote
• Location: England, GB
• Languages: English