The Governance Professional (Clerk to Trustees) – Academy Trust

The Governance Professional will provide

advice and guidance to the governing board on governance, constitutional and

procedural matters. This professional clerk role will contribute towards the

efficient functioning a governing board and its committees by providing: administrative

and organisational support; guidance

to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and

regulatory framework, and understands the potential consequences for

non-compliance; and advice

on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board. This role

would suit someone who already has experience in a similar role or is highly

organised and up to date with current guidance and is prepared to make a

commitment to attend the National Training Programme for Clerks or its

equivalent. Qualifications and Training

ESSENTIAL

Be able to

demonstrate a willingness to attend appropriate training and development;

(AF, I) Have already attended

or make a commitment to attend the National Training Programme for Clerks or

its equivalent (AF, I) Level 2 qualification

in numeracy / maths and literacy / English or equivalent. (AF, I) DESIRABLE NVQ Level 3 in

Administration / Business or equivalent qualification or experience. (AF, I) Knowledge and Experience

ESSENTIAL

Evidence of relevant

personal and professional development; (AF, I) Evidence of working

in an environment where experiences included taking initiative and

self-motivation; (AF, I) Working as a member

of a team. (AF, I)

DESIRABLE

Experience of financial

work / administrative. (AF, I) Knowledge of relevant

educational legislation, guidance and legal requirements. (AF, I) Knowledge of school

governance legislation. (AF, I) Knowledge of the

respective roles and responsibilities of the Trust Body, the Headteachers, DfE

and other authorities. (AF, I) Basic awareness of inclusion, especially within

a school setting. (AF, I) Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL

Good listening, oral

and literacy skills; (I) Writing agendas and

accurate concise minutes; (I) ICT including

keyboarding skills; (I) Organising their time

and working to deadlines; (I) Organising meetings;

(I) Record keeping,

information retrieval and dissemination of Trust Body data/documentation, to

the Trust Body and relevant partners; (I) Using the internet to

access relevant information; (I) Communicates in a

clear, accurate and succinct manner to deliver information to the right

person, ensuring he / she understands the message. (AF, I) Maintains open and

honest relationships with colleagues and shows sensitivity to the needs and

feelings of others. (AF, I) Actively listens to

take account of others’ views and opinions. (AF, I) Works with the team

to generate solutions and reach consensus. (AF, I) Is able to use and

understand the purpose of Information Communication Tech