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The Regional Governance Officer will report into Head of School Governance. This role will be based in Birmingham with at least 2 days a week spent in schools. Travel to London to participate in all team meetings will be expected at least once every half term (expenses will be paid).
The Regional Governance Officer is a key member of the governance support for Ark Schools. The RGO will work closely with the Head of School Governance and other members of the Governance Team to provide comprehensive support to our Schools and Local Governing Bodies. The RGO will also provide clerking support to Local Governing Bodies in their region.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage stage 2 complaints, permanent exclusions, independent review panels, and admissions for all schools in the region, ensuring all paperwork is of the correct standard, meetings take place within statutory deadlines, and panels are convened as required.
* Prepare all documentation for Local Governing Body meetings, including agenda planning, attendance records and coordination of full packs using governor hub.
* Handle all governor recruitment, including compliance with legislation (DBS and KCSIE) and the full schedule of governor training, and manage all term renewals of governors.
* Coordinate Ofsted packs for Birmingham Schools, and serve as key contact between Schools and Chair of Governors.
* Oversee School’s governance page ensuring contact details and governor details are kept up to date.
* Work with colleagues across the network to innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local governance, including exploring the use of AI and new technologies and systems to support meeting preparation and minutes.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Experience of governance in an education, public sector, or charity environment.
* Experience of organising meetings, agendas and taking accurate and concise minutes.
* Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Experience in working to multiple deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Qualification Criteria:
* Right to work in the U.K.
* English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4 or above.
* CGI qualification or similar (desirable).
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Administrative
Industry:
Education
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