NGA has campaigned for a number of years for the role of clerk to governors to be professionalised. It is widely recognised that an effective clerk is a key element in the success of any governing board, as such, all governing boards should seek to recruit high-quality professional clerks and pay them appropriately.
Previous surveys gave a wealth of information about pay and conditions. In 2020, NGA completed a research project into the clerks' pay which can be found below.