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Permanent contract, 22.5 hours per week (0.6), 52 weeks per year
Posted salary is full time equivalent
Interview date: 22 June
Purpose of the Job:
1. The Director of Governance is a specially empowered officer of the Board who is appointed by and reports directly to the Board.
2. The Director of Governance supports the work of both the College Board, advising them with regard to the conduct of business, procedural matters, operation of powers and matters of governance practice, in accordance with the Instrument & Articles, the funding bodies’ Financial Memorandum, Charity law and other legal and statutory obligations, and the AoC’s Code of Good Governance adopted by the Corporation.
3. The Director of Governance can intervene when s/he considers that the Board is acting inappropriately or beyond its powers to ensure compliance with legal and statutory obligations and regulations.
4. A key purpose of the role is to establish and maintain efficient and effective working relationships, crucially between the Director of Governance, the Chair and the CEO, but also with all Board Members and members of the Executive team
5. A senior postholder, reporting to the Chair of the Board, with a central role in promoting effective governance
6. Provide support for Governors in their role and ensure the Board is accountable to internal and external stakeholders and partners.
7. Provide leadership, advice and support in all governance activities, statutory and regulatory compliance and external governance relations.
8. Oversee audit arrangements for the Board and its committees from a governance perspective.
9. Facilitate discussions with Board members to evaluate their effectiveness and identify and undertake relevant training and development activities.
10. Support the production of key corporate publications, including the Annual Report and Accounts and all Terms of Reference and Policies.
11. Inform and advise the Board on developments within the sector and relevant information from outside the sector.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
Key Responsibilities
Support for the work of the Strategic Board
The Director of Governance co-ordinates the administrative support for the work of the Board by:
1.1 Ensuring that the Board operates within appropriate structures that are regularly reviewed to ensure fitness for purpose.
1.2 In liaison with the Chair of the Corporation and the CEO, preparing the annual calendar of meetings and cycle of business for Board approval, summoning meetings, preparing agendas, reports and minutes of meetings and arranging timely distribution of documents to Members and others as required.
1.3 Ensuring that the College Executive are advising the Board appropriately and intervening if this is not the case.
1.4 Ensuring that the Board is kept properly informed by preparing reports and briefings on governance and other issues as required. Maintaining the Board Portal system, ensuring that relevant information is uploaded and kept up to date.
1.5 Supporting the appointment, suspension or dismissal of designated Senior Post-Holders and setting up a selection panel or special committee as appropriate.
1.6 Maintaining the personal files of Senior Post-Holders and Executive team members.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
12. Minimum GCSE level English and Maths
13. ICSA qualification
14. Evidence of relevant CPD
15. Previous experience as a Clerk or Company Secretary
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Staff Benefits
16. Generous paid holiday entitlement of 35 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
17. One Selfie Day per year
18. Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
19. Continuing Professional Development for all staff
20. Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
21. Cycle to Work Scheme
22. Private Healthcare Scheme
23. £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
24. Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service
25. The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
26. Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
27. Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.
Safeguarding Statement
Bath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.