P107361 - Governance Professional

Gateshead Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council is seeking a Governance Professional to join their Governor Support team. The role focuses on providing high-quality clerking and support to school governing bodies and boards, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. This term-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive Workforce Development

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted leisure facilities

Access to VIVUP benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant clerking qualification or commitment to obtain one.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication are essential.
• Knowledge of governance legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce draft agendas and attend governing body meetings.
• Provide advice on legal duties and governance best practices.
• Write up draft minutes within 15-20 working days.

Skills

High literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Excellent written communication

Effective time management

Advisory skills

Education

Relevant clerking qualification

Good standard of education

Job description

P107361 - Governance Professional

Job description

We're looking for a Governance Professional, interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive, and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

Governor Support are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and articulate person to their busy team, which provides high-quality clerking, support, and advice to school governing bodies and academy trust boards.

About the role...

You will be required to produce draft agendas, attend governing body and committee meetings (mainly in the evening), and occasional exclusion and complaint meetings. You will provide advice, write up draft minutes within 15-20 working days, and carry out follow-up actions. You will advise on legal duties and best practice, including governance regulations, the Academy Trust Handbook, and company law where required, before, during, and after meetings. Maintaining professional working relationships with the chair, the board, and school leaders is essential.

The role is term-time only, and you must be willing to work unsocial hours regularly. You must have a relevant clerking qualification (or a commitment to obtain one within twelve months of employment), a good standard of education, and relevant transferable experience. This should include high literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, excellent written and verbal communication, minute-taking, report writing, planning, organizational skills, relationship-building abilities, advisory and problem-solving skills, and effective time management to meet deadlines and competing demands. Knowledge of the schools system, governance legislation, and effective governance is also required.

You must hold a current driving license and have access to a car or means of mobility support. If successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We are committed to providing high-quality services and need like-minded people who can help us deliver sector-leading services. We want people who want to make a difference, are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills, and want to demonstrate how good they are.

People are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage innovative thinking, doing the right thing, and being proactive.

What's in it for you? Here are some highlights!

• Competitive salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum (pro-rata as the role is term-time)
• Employer contribution to your pension to help you save for the future
• Opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi-time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, up to 26 flexi days per year
• Hybrid working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive Workforce Development with opportunities for career progression and knowledge enhancement
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including the ability to use our cycle-to-work scheme
• Disounted leisure facilities, gym, and leisure centre memberships in partnership with GLL
• Access to our new benefits platform VIVUP for discounts and offers on shopping

It's time to apply!

We are excited that you want to join us. Please review the full job profile via this link: JOB PROFILE. Make sure to read it thoroughly and confirm you meet the essential criteria, as we will be checking this during the selection process.

You can find additional information here: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

For an informal discussion or assistance, contact Governor Support Manager John Finch at 0191 433 8626 or [e-mail].

Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August. If you start employment partway through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.