Grade: F £25,939 to £28,792 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 pw Term Time Only
Essential Qualification: Minimum of 4 GCSE’s, grades A-C, or equivalent, including English Language, or ability to demonstrate attainment at NVQ Level 2, or previous experience of administrative work.
Age Restriction: 18 plus
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The Role
Following internal progression of existing team members, the Governance Services Team are looking to appoint 2 full time, term time Governance Support Officer to join a dedicated team of governance professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity to continue or commence your career in school and academy governance
As well as attending an allocated number of governing and trust board meetings and taking detailed minutes, the post holder should have the ability to present information clearly and assertively. You would provide support, advice and guidance on governance law and procedure to assist governors, trustees and school leaders in their leadership and management role. Whilst the role offers flexibility within the allocated hours, there will be a need to work some evenings, which can be paid as overtime.
For an informal discussion or more information, please contact Rachael Worthington, Governance Services Manager, on 01204 338603. The interview process will include a written/word processing and short presentation exercise, to be presented to candidates on the day.
About You
You should have an understanding and knowledge of the role of governors and trustees within the management structure of a school or academy and although experience in governance and academy law and procedure would be desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.
You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and be able to demonstrate outstanding planning and organisational skills as well as being competent in word processing and the use of the Microsoft Windows package. (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) Evening working will be required, and the post holder may be required to work from home on occasion.
About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.
Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.
As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.
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Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.
This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.
For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk