Peripatetic Governance Professional (Clerk) | 10419 | Permanent Contract | Variable hours / Term-time only | £15.06 to £16.07 per hour | Grade F | Norfolk

Are you highly organised, confident with written communication, skilled with IT and interested in supporting effective governance in education and beyond?  

Norfolk County Council’s Governance Service is looking for Governance Professionals (Clerks) to join our friendly and supportive team. 

You will play a key role in helping governing boards across Norfolk and neighbouring counties to operate effectively, providing administrative support, accurate minutes, and clear advice on governance procedures and statutory requirements. 

A driving licence and access to your own transport are essential. This is not just a minute-taking job; it’s about supporting good governance in schools, trusts and other educational organisations.  

The role is flexible, predominantly home-based, alongside attending meetings in governance settings, often in the evening. We aim to match you with schools within a reasonable travelling distance of your home and you will receive a laptop, an email account, induction training, regular support and ongoing professional development. 

You will be expected to work with a portfolio of governing boards and can build up further meetings if desired. 

We’re particularly keen to hear from applicants in the west and east of the county. 

If you are someone who enjoys independent working, learning new things, and contributing to something that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. 

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For further details or an informal discussion please contact governanceprofessionalservice@norfolk.gov.uk and we will be in touch.  

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement 
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. 
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.   
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.  

Redeployment closing date: 8 May 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 17 May 2026 at 23:55

Interviews will take place week commencing 1 June 2026.

nWe have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage.  Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food.  We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk.  Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
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