Governing Body Clerk

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wigan seeks a Governing Board Clerk to provide administrative support to Governing Boards, ensuring they operate within statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication and organizational skills and be flexible with working hours. This part-time role may involve travel across Wigan and offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to education governance. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for a role where they can make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in school governance or education and minute taking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for several Governing Boards.
• Provide advice and support to Governors, Headteachers, and Executive Leaders.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries on governance issues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan, WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 6, £25,296 - £27,914 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 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!

Responsibilities

• As a Governing Board Clerk, 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.
• Provide advice and support to Governors and Trustees, Headteachers and Executive Leaders about matters relating to school and academy governance.
• Respond to telephone and e-mail enquiries and provide front line, day to day independent advice on governance issues.
• Ensure that each Governing Board operates within the relevant statutory framework.

About you

• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work as a strong team player or independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach to working hours as most Governing Board meetings take place during the early evening and involve travelling to schools across Wigan and neighbouring boroughs.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to have courageous conversations.
• Experience in school governance or education and minute taking would be advantageous.

About us

• Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards.
• We are committed to continuity of service and implementing the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.
• The Progress with Unity plan guides change for the next decade, aiming to create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses.
• Governor Services is part of the Education Standards and Learning Team, providing support and development opportunities.
• Part time or job share would be considered for the successful candidate.
• Flexible working patterns may be available, with a blended approach to where work is performed (home, office, or community).

Additional information

• To be appointed, you must prove your right to work in the UK. See GOV.UK guidance for eligibility. Note: at present we are not a licensed sponsor.
• Prove your right to work to an employer.
• For an informal discussion, contact Abigail Marsh, Interim Senior Clerk at [e-mail] or phone [phone].
• Priority candidates interview date: Week Commencing Monday 5 January 2026.
• Interview date: Monday 12 January 2026.

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