Governance Support Co-ordinator

Governance Support Co-Ordinator (2 positions available)

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Location: Hereford

Salary: £14.13 per hour

Interview Date: Not Specified

About The Role

Job Title: Governance Support Co-Ordinator (2 positions available)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/12/2025 - Term Time Only
Hours & Pay: Casual - £14.13 per hour
Closing date: 2nd May 2025

Herefordshire Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated Governance Support Co-ordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to continue or commence your career in school and academy governance. You will 'virtually' attend an allocated number of governing and trust board meetings, taking detailed minutes, and provide support, advice, and guidance on governance law and procedure to assist governors, trustees, and school leaders in their leadership and management roles.

While the role offers flexibility within the allocated hours, there will be a need to work some evenings. The post holder should have the ability to present information clearly and assertively. An understanding and knowledge of the role of governors and trustees within the management structure of a school or academy is essential. Although experience in governance and academy law and procedure would be desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.

The post holder must demonstrate outstanding planning and organisational skills and be competent in the use of the Microsoft Windows package (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Evening working will be required, and the post holder will need to be flexible.

If you feel you could make a difference and can develop good working relationships, work well within a climate and culture of continuous improvement, and convey information and ideas effectively, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits Of Working For Herefordshire Council

A competitive salary and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks - access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits, including savings, cash back, and discounts.

About Us

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire - we believe in investing in you.

Herefordshire has a strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about their work and the positive difference they make to people's lives. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post:

• Those who indicate they have a disability (part of our commitment to the 'Disability Confident' scheme);
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, or have served in the past, or their families (part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant);
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver (part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care).

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.