Clerk to the Board (Governance Professional)

Clerk to the Board (Governance Professional)

The Directors of Mater Christi Trust are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Board

Contract: Permanent, Full Year, 15 – 20 hours per week subject to discussion (flexible working available)

Salary: Grade 15, SCP 36-37, £47,181 – 48,226 per annum (£19,127.43 – £19,551.08 pro rata based on 15 hours per week).

Location: Blessed Christopher Robinson House, Carlisle  

Required start: As soon as possible

The Clerk to the Board will provide strategic leadership for governance across the Mater Christi Trust, ensuring effective, compliant, and high-performing governance at Board and Member level. The role ensures governance adheres to statutory and regulatory requirements, reflects good practice, and supports effective decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated, professional, and motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the Trust by enabling effective governance in service of children, families, and communities.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Has strong organisational skills 
•    Is confident working at a senior level 
•    Has strong understanding of governance or a willingness to develop expertise in this area 
•    Understands and is committed to the values and purpose of Catholic Education

Essential Qualifications: 
•    Educated to degree level or equivalent profession experience 
•    Recognised governance qualification or working towards one (e.g. ICSA/CGI, NGA, equivalent) 
•    Strong working knowledge of charity and company governance

For full information about the post and to apply please visit:  https://mynewterm.com/jobs/911412279/EDV-2026-MCMTC-44837

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 16th March 2026  
Shortlisting: Afternoon of Monday 16th March 2026  
Interviews: are expected to take place on Thursday 19th or Friday 20th March (date to be confirmed).  

Mater-Christi Trust is in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.