The role
Are you highly organised, people-focused and motivated by supporting strong school governance?
We are seeking a Clerking Coordinator to join our Governance Services team, providing professional and high-quality support to the leadership of our clerking service and the schools, academies and governance professional clerks (GPCs) we work with.
Reporting to the Clerking Officer, this role plays a central part in the coordination and smooth operation of the clerking service. You will act as a key point of contact for GPCs and customers, manage enquiries, support the allocation of clerking cover, assist with training and briefings, and contribute to the effective administration of contracts, payments and service delivery. The role is varied and often busy, requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience of school governance or clerking is highly desirable, and candidates with a background in education, governing boards or academy trusts are particularly encouraged to apply. However, we also welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate strong administrative capability, professionalism and a willingness to learn. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including governance procedures and clerking practice.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and collaborative team that values flexibility, shared problem-solving and high standards of customer care. Hours are generally worked during school hours, with some flexibility available to support work–life balance, while meeting the needs of the service.
If you are looking for a rewarding role supporting effective governance and a committed GPC workforce, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Would you like to know more information about this opportunity? If so, further information can be found in the job outline. You can also contact Kelly King who would be happy to chat to you on 01438 544459 or email clerking@hfleducation.org
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- 28 days annual leave (rising to 31 following five years’ service) plus bank holidays
- A range of additional leave (compassionate, emergency, pregnancy related sickness, and disability leave for appointments)
- Pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual company bonus opportunity
- Learning and development opportunities including academic sponsorship
- Occupational sick/maternity/adoption pay
- Access to HFL Extras, our online platform with a wide range of savings, discounts and cashback opportunities
- Paid leave entitlement to undertake voluntary work; we especially encourage school governors
- Hybrid flexible working with support on commuting expenses
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides advice and support, including a counselling service
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Modern office facilities
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To apply, email hfl.recruitment@hfleducation.org with a detailed CV along with a cover letter to include responses to the following questions, alternatively apply via our website:
- Please describe your experience of working with schools, school governance or within an education-related setting.
Where you do not have direct governance experience, please outline how your skills and experience are transferable to supporting governance professional clerks (GPCs). - This role involves a high level of organisation and administration within a busy and varied service.
Please provide an example of a time when you managed multiple priorities or deadlines, explaining how you organised your work, maintained accuracy, and the outcome achieved. - Supporting GPCs and schools requires clear communication and reliable administrative support.
Please give an example of how you have used administrative systems, processes or records to support a range of stakeholders, and how you adapted your approach to meet differing needs. - The Clerking Coordinator role supports the leadership of the clerking service and contributes to continuous improvement.
Please explain what interests you about this role and how your organisational, administrative and people skills would help you contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive team.
Please also complete and submit the HFL Equal opportunities monitoring form.
- Please describe your experience of working with schools, school governance or within an education-related setting.
At a glance
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Contract: Permanent
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Hours: Part-time at 30 hours per week, (over 5 days), term time plus 2 weeks during Hertfordshire school holidays
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Salary: FTE £28,674 per annum (pro‑rata for reduced hours)
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Location: Hybrid working with flexibility, with an expectation of 2 days per week in the Head Office in Stevenage or as required to meet business needs
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Closing date: Midnight Monday 22nd June 2026.
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Interviews: Monday 29th June 2026 in Stevenage.
Job outline
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We are a committed Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the BITC Race at Work Charter reflecting our continuing commitment to be unbiased across our recruitment and workplace practices.
We actively encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us. We use an anonymous application process to ensure we always select candidates based on their skills and competencies. When two or more candidates have equal merit, the candidate with protected characteristics will have an advantage over others. This tie-breaker approach is described as positive action in the Equality Act 2010 and we believe strongly in the power of overcoming disadvantage.
If you are invited to interview, please be prepared to discuss the subject of unconscious bias with us. These conversations are extremely useful in giving us an idea of what working together will be like.
HFL is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building and celebrating an environment that is inclusive and equitable, in which everyone can flourish, regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, disability, or status.