Governance Officer (Local) - Flexible, Term-Time Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Shaldon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training provided

Professional development

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is advertising a Local Governance Officer role to support the Local Governing Body at Teignmouth Community School in a flexible, term-time pattern. The role focuses on LGB administration, minutes, action logs and governance records, with home-based work and occasional school travel.

Key duties include agendas, reports, and using Scriba AI for clerking, plus guidance on governance and compliance. The post offers pension, development and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, governance or committee support role.
• Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective operation of the Local Governing Body with administrative and organisational assistance.
• Prepare agendas, collate reports and produce accurate minutes and action logs using the Scriba AI clerking tool.
• Advise and guide on governance procedures, statutory requirements and the Trust's framework.
• Manage governance information and records, keeping them accurate, confidential and compliant.
• Work with the Chair, governors, school leaders and Trust governance colleagues to keep communication and governance practice consistent.
• Attend LGB meetings (five a year, late afternoon or early evening) at the school, a termly team meeting at the central team office, and training events.

Skills

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

MS Word/Outlook/Teams

Governance interest

Tools

Scriba AI

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is advertising a Local Governance Officer role to support the Local Governing Body at Teignmouth Community School in a flexible, term-time pattern. The role focuses on LGB administration, minutes, action logs and governance records, with home-based work and occasional school travel.

Key duties include agendas, reports, and using Scriba AI for clerking, plus guidance on governance and compliance. The post offers pension, development and flexible hours.