Governance Services Manager

jobs24.co.uk; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Governance Services Manager to lead a dedicated team in education governance. In this full-time role, you will oversee statutory functions and traded services, ensuring high standards and value for money. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic School Improvement, contributing to the Local Authority's goals. With flexible hybrid working options and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in education governance while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts

Gym membership prices

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in line management and administrative work.
• Understanding of governance law and educational legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement statutory functions of education governance.
• Oversee traded services for Clerking, Training, and Development.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Public Speaking

Budget Management

Service Delivery

Education

Min 4 GCSE's A-C (or equivalent)

Job description

The Inclusive Education and Learning Service are looking to appoint a full-time, 37 hours a week, Governance Services Manager to lead a dedicated team of governance professionals. The Governance Services Manager oversees and implements the statutory function of education governance for the local authority as well as leading comprehensive and well-respected traded services for Clerking, Training, and Development. This ensures that the capacity for strategic governance in the borough remains high with boards undertaking their core functions supporting school improvement effectively.

While expert knowledge is desirable, the applicant is expected to have a good understanding of governance law, statutory responsibilities of governing and trust boards, and an understanding of educational legislation and practice relevant to school and academy governance. The post holder will lead, develop, maintain, and quality assure the delivery of all statutory and traded service provision, ensuring these provide value for money and meet customer demand and expectation, while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

The Governance Services Manager will work closely with the Head of Strategic School Improvement and actively contribute to the Local Authority's School Improvement function, especially for boards requiring support and intervention through recognised support strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to further their career in education governance and work with a valued and committed community of governance volunteers. The post provides for flexible hybrid working with the team based in a modern office environment with free parking on site.

Qualifications:

1. Min 4 GCSE's A-C (or equivalent) including English Language
2. Line management and administrative work experience
3. Understanding of governance law, statutory responsibilities of governing and trust boards, and educational legislation and practice relevant to school and academy governance
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
5. Experience of service delivery, staff management, and budget management
6. Ability to undertake comprehensive governing board management, including effective minute-taking skills

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected, and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people, aiming for a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses, and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer, we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.