Clerk to The Board of Governors

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St George's International School Luxembourg is an inclusive and vibrant international school of approximately 860 students aged from 3 to 18+ years, representing over 70 different nationalities. We pride ourselves on enabling each student to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to recruit an exciting opportunity for an:
**Clerk to the Board of Governors**

Temporary Role for 10 months (Sep 2025 - June 2026)

Part time 16 hours per Week

**Job Purpose**

**To coordinate and administer the Governing Body's operations.

To advise and support the Chair of Governors, the Chairs of the Governing Body's Committees, the Principal and the Head of Finance and Administration.

To liaise with Governors, key staff and advisors.

To monitor compliance with all relevant statutory law requirements and best practice.

To act as Company Secretary.

To foster close and supportive working relationships between the Governors, the Principal, and the Executive Team.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Governance_
- Ensuring that governance is carried out in accordance with the School's Articles of Association.
- Preparing, reviewing and updating additional governance protocols.
- For new governors_
- Induction, training, clarification of responsibilities for new governors.
- Statutory compliance_
- Ensure a robust and effective system of reporting by the Executive team to governors.
- Keep up to date with and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Maintaining the register of Directors, Declaration of interest and reviewing and storing all key documents.
- Ensuring regular review of policies.
- Submitting annual reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensuring the efficient functioning of governance_
- Communicating, preparing and circulating documents/minutes and relevant information to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintaining records of governance activities.
- Identifying and advising on a platform for governance documents.
- Overseeing appraisals of governance, the appointment of Executive members and any panels of the Governing Body when needed.

**Your Profile**:

- A legal or compliance qualification or professional background.
- An awareness and understanding of safeguarding and the responsibilities of all adults who work with children.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong links with relevant keyholders.
- Advanced analytical skills, with strong attention to details, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Diplomacy and the ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- Excellent IT skills, use of Excel spreadsheets and financial databases.
- High level of emotional intelligence. Demonstrates a positive professional attitude, also under pressure.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Certification in governance or compliance (ILA, ICA or CGO certification).
- Experience of a Clerk to Governors (or similar) role in a school setting.
- Experience in working with regulatory bodies, externals auditors, and compliance officers.
- A strong understanding of corporate governance, legal frameworks, and school policies.
- Familiarity with digital governance tools or board management platforms.

**All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, criminal records checks from countries lived, studied or worked in as well as social media and internet checks.**

**Department**:Administration

**Contract Type**:Fixed Term Contract

**Full-time / Part-time**:Part-time

**Salary/Benefits**:Competitive Salary, CPD, Luncheon Voucher and Relocation Package

**Closing Date**:31 May 2025

**Location**:Luxembourg