Governors' Clerk

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• Governors' Clerk required to work across Wolverhampton, Birmingham, the Black Country & surrounding areas - home working and visits to a number of schools/trusts.
• Permanent, term time only contract, 25 hours per week ~ GBP 25,000 FTE Would you like to enhance and progress your career and play a vital role in our award-winning company by joining our dedicated Governor Support Team who provide a high quality clerking service to schools and academy trusts, then this job opportunity could be for you?
• Who we are: Having been selected as the Education Institution Business Provider of the Year for the past four years, we are (rightly) proud of what we do!
• As an award-winning company, Services4Schools (S4S) provides professional and high-quality support services to schools and academy trusts enabling them to focus on improving educational outcomes for their pupils.
• Customer service is our priority, as well as building long-lasting professional relationships, with CEOs, Headteachers and Governing Boards and Trust Boards and this is at the heart of all that we do.
• To meet client demand and support exciting business opportunities we are expanding our Governance Team who deliver tailored services to ensure that the bespoke support required for each school/academy/trust is provided at a consistent high-quality level.
• For Governing Boards to function effectively it is vital that their meetings are efficiently called and clerked, and that action is taken promptly upon all decisions and resolutions.
• The Governor Services Department makes a valuable contribution to the preparation of Governor meetings and follow-up work and provides advice and guidance on all governance issues.
• You will need: To be well organised, have strong administrative skills, be a good communicator and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience as a Governors' Clerk / Governance Professional is desirable; however, full training and support will be provided.
• Our Clerks support approximately 70-75 meetings per year as part of their portfolio, with the option and opportunity for voluntary overtime.
• You will need to be able to develop and maintain excellent customer relationships and instil confidence from the start with our highly valued customers through your effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
• You will be fully supported by our outstanding Governance team, with a programme of regular training and a supportive team ethos and culture.
• A flexible approach to working is required as the role involves some twilight / evening meetings, but rest assured you will work for a flexible employer that puts wellbeing and work life balance at the heart of what we do.
• A full, clean driving license and own vehicle are essential.
• What we can offer A unique and exciting opportunity to join an expert Governance Team which strives to make a difference, working closely with partners and stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for children.
• A flourishing environment where you will be supported and encouraged to work autonomously.
• A hybrid approach to working with a balance of home / office working alongside attendance at school meetings in a variety of locations.
• A strong commitment to personal and career development, helping everyone to grow and fulfil their potential.
• Significant levels of support from the Directors and Service Leads with access to CPD opportunities All flexible working options considered.

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