Governance Professional for School Governing Board

Wmjobs; Pershore; On-site; GBP 1,700 - 1,800; Part time

Job summary

Abbey Park Primary School in Pershore is seeking an experienced Governance Professional to provide governance support and advice to our governing body. You will help ensure meetings are well planned, documented and aligned to strategic priorities.

You will offer guidance on roles, responsibilities and regulatory duties, maintain records and support induction and training, while upholding confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or company secretarial environments.
• Strong understanding of governance principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare quality agendas, papers and minutes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide appropriate challenge and advice while building relationships.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and integrity.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance advice to the governing body and committees.
• Support planning, preparation and administration of meetings.
• Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and action records to a professional standard.
• Maintain accurate governance records and follow up on actions.
• Advise governors on roles, responsibilities and statutory duties.
• Facilitate effective communication between governors, leaders and stakeholders.
• Ensure governance arrangements comply with legislation and guidance.
• Support induction, development and training for governors.
• Contribute to ongoing governance review and improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Governance

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant governance/Company Secretary qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Abbey Park Primary School in Pershore is seeking an experienced Governance Professional to provide governance support and advice to our governing body. You will help ensure meetings are well planned, documented and aligned to strategic priorities.

You will offer guidance on roles, responsibilities and regulatory duties, maintain records and support induction and training, while upholding confidentiality and integrity.