Casual Governor Clerk

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: SO2 £21.40 - £22.40 per hour

Contract Type: Casual/Permanent

Application Deadline: 05/10/2026

Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC

Reference: 2295

About Us:

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.

We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.

The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email [email protected] so we can arrange an alternative application method.

About the role:

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and collaborative Governing Board Clerks to join our central team.

As Governing Body Clerk, you will play a key role in coordinating governance processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the work of our Governance Boards and their committees. You will be the first point of contact for governance enquiries, ensuring stakeholders receive clear, timely, and well-informed guidance. Your attention to detail and ability to work independently will help ensure compliance and promote effective decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have clerking experience, will be an excellent communicator with strong administrative skills, experience in a governance or compliance-focused environment, and a genuine interest in supporting effective leadership.

If you are motivated, efficient, and passionate about supporting strong governance, we’d love to hear from you.

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