Governance Support Officer

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governance service in Bolton is seeking Governance Support Officers to support school governance teams. The role involves attending meetings, providing advisory support, and flexible hours including evenings. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills and a minimum of 4 GCSEs. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits including flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Understanding of the role of governors and trustees in school management.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and represent information clearly.
• Experience in governance and academy law desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend governing and trust board meetings to take minutes.
• Provide advice on governance law to assist school leaders.
• Work some evenings and occasional remote work may be needed.

Skills

Outstanding planning and organisational skills

Competence in Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education

4 GCSEs, grades A-C including English Language or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Grade: F scp 17 £25,939.49 to scp 23 £28,792.48 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37pw, Term Time Only plus overtime
Essential Requirement: Full Driving Licence
Essential Qualification: Minimum of 4 GCSE’s, grades A-C, or equivalent, including English Language, or ability to demonstrate attainment at NVQ Level 2, or previous experience of administrative work.
Age Restrictions Apply, 18+

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Role

Following internal progression of existing team members, the Governance Services Team are looking to appoint 2 full time, term time Governance Support Officer to join a dedicated team of governance professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to continue or commence your career in school and academy governance.

As well as attending an allocated number of governing and trust board meetings and taking detailed minutes, the post holder should have the ability to present information clearly and assertively. You would provide support, advice and guidance on governance law and procedure to assist governors, trustees and school leaders in their leadership and management role. Whilst the role offers flexibility within the allocated hours, there will be a need to work some evenings, which can be paid as overtime.

For an informal discussion or more information, please contact Rachael Worthington, Governance Services Manager, on 01204 338603. The interview process will include a written/word processing and short presentation exercise, to be presented to candidates on the day.

About You

You should have an understanding and knowledge of the role of governors and trustees within the management structure of a school or academy and although experience in governance and academy law and procedure would be desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and be able to demonstrate outstanding planning and organisational skills as well as being competent in word processing and the use of the Microsoft Windows package. (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) Evening working will be required, and the post holder may be required to work from home on occasion.

About Us

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. We want Bolton to be 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.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Additional Information

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact [e-mail]

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