Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.
37 hours per week
Temporary until 31st March 2026
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:
Governors and Trustees make a real difference to their schools and academies, and the children and families they serve.
The Governor Services Team offer support and training to school and academy Governors, Trustees and Headteachers within Wigan Borough and beyond.
Your job will be to manage all aspects of the administration, including financial management of the Governor Services Team.
About you:
For this role you must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:
* A minimum of 4 GCSEs A* to C or equivalent qualification.
* An NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent qualification.
* Experience of effectively working in an administrative environment with financial responsibilities.
* Experience of directing, or mentoring staff.
* The ability to remain calm and work under pressure.
* Highly effective customer service skills.
* Have excellent planning and organisational skills to provide timely support to other members of the team.
* A “can do” approach and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service to our service users.
* Excellent written and verbal skills with an ability to communicate and present information effectively.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
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.
The Governor Services Team sits within the School Improvement Team in the Children and Young People’s Directorate, and we contribute to the Excellence in Education Strategic Plan.
You’ll be working with a large and committed team of governance professionals who work hard to improve the quality of governance in our schools.
As a buy-back service, our reputation is critical, and this role is vital to provide high levels of customer satisfaction from our service users.
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 click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. 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 further information or an informal discussion please contact Michelle Foster, Strategic Lead for School & Academy Governance on 07721 050453 or at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025
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