"Governance Professional / Clerk to the Corporation"

Job Purpose

The Governance Professional / Clerk to the Corporation is accountable to the Corporation on all matters relating to his or her duties as an employee of the College, responsible for providing independent, professional advice and administrative support to the Corporation (governing body) and its committees, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks, and promoting good governance across the institution.

Role Specification

Governance Support

• Work with the Chair, CEO, SLT and the Principal as applicable to organise and support all meetings of the Corporation and its committees, including scheduling, agenda preparation.
• Ensure the timely publication of draft minutes (when approved by the Chair), signed minutes and supporting papers.
• Ensure committee papers are published on the website in a timely manner and the Governance area of the website is accurate and up-to-date.
• Checking the quoracy of meetings and advising the Corporation accordingly.
• Maintain up-to-date records of Corporation membership, attendance, and terms of office.
• Ensure decisions and actions from meetings are accurately recorded, communicated, and followed up.

Regulatory Compliance

• Provide advice and guidance to the Corporation on statutory, regulatory, and constitutional matters, ensuring compliance with the College’s policies and procedures, and relevant regulations (e.g. OfS, SFE, DfE).
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and policy, briefing governors and the executive accordingly.
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting governance matters

Strategic and Policy Advisory

• Advise the Corporation and Chair on governance best practices and support periodic governance self-assessments, including a 3 yearly external review of governance.
• Facilitate governor training, induction, and development to ensure an effective and informed board.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to align governance with institutional goals and strategy.

Administrative Management

• Maintain accurate records of Corporation business and official documentation, ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment and appointment processes for new governors, including due diligence and DBS checks where required.
• Where appropriate to arrange and clerk hearings of the Corporation's Student Appeals Committee and Staff Grievance and Disciplinary Panel.

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To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' button above (e: hr@sirm.ac.uk)

Expected start date: 5 Jan 2026