Part-Time Governance Coordinator (Remote/Hybrid)

Dorset Council; Highcliffe-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts across partners

Job summary

Twynham Learning is seeking an organised governance support professional to provide administration for governance meetings across three local primary schools. You will work with Headteachers and governors, assisting with minutes, committee administration, and recruitment processes while supporting policy updates and safeguarding.

We offer a flexible part-time role, training, and opportunities for a Level 3 governance clerking qualification, with access to a supportive Core Services team and

Qualifications

• Strong background in performing administration duties.
• Strong IT skills – including Microsoft Office and facilitating meetings using Teams.
• Experience of using AI for generating meeting minutes (or the ability to learn this).
• Attention to detail and literacy skills – including notetaking and preparation of high quality, accurate documentation.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Trustworthiness and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administration for school governance meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage information relating to committee business and its members.
• Advise and guide the School Ambassador Committee.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and succession planning for committee members.
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance.
• Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our policies.

Skills

Administration experience

IT skills

Teams experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Flexibility

Discretion

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Twynham Learning is seeking an organised governance support professional to provide administration for governance meetings across three local primary schools. You will work with Headteachers and governors, assisting with minutes, committee administration, and recruitment processes while supporting policy updates and safeguarding.

We offer a flexible part-time role, training, and opportunities for a Level 3 governance clerking qualification, with access to a supportive Core Services team and