Governance Support Officer

The Governance Support and Development Service seeks a highly‑organised, self‑motivated Governance Support Officer to provide high‑quality clerking and advice services to schools and academies across the city and surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of meeting agendas
• Taking and distribution of minutes
• Ongoing governance support
• Record keeping
• Provision of procedural and legislative advice to governors
• Additional ad hoc work supporting governors panels for exclusions and complaints on a claim basis

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills
• Ability to take accurate minutes at meetings
• Ability to build effective professional relationships with senior leaders and volunteers
• Can‑do attitude and commitment to team working

Hours and Working Arrangements

Weekly hours will fluctuate depending on the meeting schedule of the schools supported and may include some evening work.

Hybrid working arrangements are available. Working arrangements will be determined based on role requirements and in collaboration with you; your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Travel Requirements

Support is delivered within a 50‑mile radius of York, with occasional travel to East Riding and Hull. Applicants must have a full and current driving licence; full details will be discussed at interview.

Additional Conditions

This role is not suitable as a job share opportunity.

Public Facing Requirement

Applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, achieving CEFR level C2 in spoken English.

Safeguarding

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; all employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates must undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits

The Council offers a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package recognising your contribution.

Flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities, continuous Learning & Development, and a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings are also offered.

Full training, support and IT equipment will be provided. Travel and unsociable hours allowances apply to this post.

Contact

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Helen Marshall‑Groot, Head of Governor Services, at helen.marshall-groot@york.gov.uk or 01904 554210.

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