Strategic School Governance Advisor

County Council; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Oswald's CE Primary School in Kidderminster is seeking an experienced Governance Professional to provide trusted governance advice and administrative support to our governing body. You will help ensure meetings are well planned, properly documented and focused on strategic priorities, while handling confidential information with discretion.

You will advise governors on statutory duties, support induction and training, and maintain governance records.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or company secretarial environment.
• Understanding of governance principles, regulatory requirements and good practice.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare quality agendas, papers and minutes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to provide appropriate challenge and advice while building positive relationships.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and integrity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Providing governance advice and guidance to the governing body.
• Supporting the effective planning, preparation and administration of meetings.
• Preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action records to a professional standard.
• Maintaining accurate governance records and ensuring appropriate follow-up of decisions and actions.
• Advising governors on their roles, responsibilities and statutory duties.
• Supporting effective communication between governors, senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring that governance arrangements remain compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Supporting governor induction, development and training.
• Contributing to the ongoing review and improvement of governance processes and effectiveness.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Governance experience

Attention to detail

Planning and organisation

Communication skills

Discretion and integrity

Job description

St Oswald's CE Primary School in Kidderminster is seeking an experienced Governance Professional to provide trusted governance advice and administrative support to our governing body. You will help ensure meetings are well planned, properly documented and focused on strategic priorities, while handling confidential information with discretion.

You will advise governors on statutory duties, support induction and training, and maintain governance records.