Governing Body Clerk

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

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 6, £20,904 - £23,068 per annum

29.6 hours per week, term time plus one week working 39 weeks per year

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As a Governing Board Clerk, you will act as the single point of contact for several Governing Boards, providing effective administrative support including the setting of agenda, attendance at meetings and minute taking, including for panel meetings. You will provide advice and support to Governors and Trustees, Headteachers and Executive Leaders about matters relating to school and academy governance. You will respond to telephone and e-mail enquiries and provide front line, day to day independent advice on governance issues and ensure that each Governing Board operates within the relevant statutory framework.

About you:

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and be a good team player who can work equally well alone with minimum supervision. You must have a flexible approach to your working hours as the majority of Governing Board meetings take place during the early evening and involve travelling to schools across Wigan and neighbouring boroughs. You will have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and not be afraid to have courageous conversations. Experience of working in school governance or education and experience of minute taking would be advantageous.

About us:

Governor Services is part of the Education Standards and Learning Team. We are committed to working hard to achieve the best outcomes possible for Children and Young People. We will provide you with the support you need to do your job and offer you learning opportunities to further your development within the organisation.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community.

We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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For an informal discussion, please contact Abigail Marsh, Interim Senior Clerk, [e-mail], phone [phone]

Interview dates: To Be Confirmed

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