Governing Board Clerk - Governance & Minutes Expert

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a Governing Board Clerk to act as the single point of contact for several Governing Boards. The role includes setting agendas, attending meetings and minute taking, and advising Governors and Executive Leaders on governance issues.

Travel to schools across Wigan and neighbouring boroughs is required, with meetings mainly in the early evenings. The role offers term-time hours with one additional week (39 weeks per year) and the salary Band Grade 6 (£20,904 - £23,068 per

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel to schools across Wigan and neighbouring boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for several Governing Boards.
• Set agendas, attend meetings and minute take, including panel meetings.
• Provide advice to Governors, Trustees, Headteachers and Executive Leaders on governance matters.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries and provide front line, day-to-day governance advice.
• Ensure Governing Boards operate within relevant statutory framework.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Willingness to travel

Job description

Wigan Council is seeking a Governing Board Clerk to act as the single point of contact for several Governing Boards. The role includes setting agendas, attending meetings and minute taking, and advising Governors and Executive Leaders on governance issues.

Travel to schools across Wigan and neighbouring boroughs is required, with meetings mainly in the early evenings. The role offers term-time hours with one additional week (39 weeks per year) and the salary Band Grade 6 (£20,904 - £23,068 per