Senior Governor Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

**Job title**: Senior Governor Support Officer

**Salary**: £34,834 - £36,648 per annum

**Hours**: 37 hours per week

**Contract**: Permanent

**Location**:Technorth, Chapel Allerton Leeds, with some hybrid working

As a Senior Governor Support Officer you’ll thrive on supporting local authority governing bodies and academy trusts through the changing education landscape.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

**About you**

As a Senior Governor Support Officer you will bring to the role experience of:

- Producing high quality communications and/or guidance documents
- Offering appropriate advice and information to a range of stakeholders
- Experience of delivering training.

**About the role**

As our next Senior Governor Support Officer you’ll be involved in training a diverse range of delegates, supporting and developing a team of home based clerks, keeping up to date with governance and legislation changes and producing a range of communication to provide advice to others. The role does involve some evening working and you will be required to clerk some governing board meetings.

The role is integral to the Governor Support Service. We are a well-established team supporting and improving governing boards by providing training, timely communication and a knowledgeable clerking service. Underpinning our work at all times is the commitment to ensuring children in Leeds get the best education and outcomes possible.

**What we offer you**

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

**How to apply**

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.**

**We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.**

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

**Job purpose**

To provide a full range of support services to school and academy governing boards

**Responsibilities**

**The post holder is specifically responsible for**:
**Advice**
- Accurate, professional, and timely advice is provided on matters relating to the responsibilities and conduct of school and academy governing boards via briefing documents, toolkits, guidance, and direct, individual support for governors, clerks and head teachers
- That advice and support to governors is current, accurate and easily accessible in order that they are supported to fulfil their statutory roles, are strong and effective and understand the city’s priorities
- That issues regarding the recruitment, appointment and resignation of governors are dealt with and advice is given on timely election and appointment procedures including the nomination of LA governors
- That advice and support shared with the team, including clerks who are home based, is relevant and effective

**Traded Service**
- The development and maintenance of the GSS traded services page on Leeds for Learning
- Monitoring the information held on the governor database to ensure it is up to date and compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations
- That governors in Leeds are supported to fulfil their statutory duties and share good practice
- That service income is maximised through service level agreements and other contracts for services

**Training**
- That the GSS management is supported in providing and delivering a high-quality training and development programme
- That through the training available governing boards are supported and challenged in order to develop strong, accountable governing boards, made up of highly skilled, well-informed, well-trained governors, who ensure statutory duties are met, set a standard of excellence, are focussed on improving teaching and learning and understand the city’s priorities for its children and young people.

**The range of duties are**:
**Training**
- Plan and deliver high quality training and development sessions for governors and governing boards using a range of media and techniques
- Develop and maintain administrative systems t

  • Clerk to Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

    Application form Clerk to governers pack Equal opportunities form **Post Reference: 2317** **Academy: Hybrid/Home working/ across Trust academy sites** **Job Title: Clerk to Governors** **Salary: £22 per hour (Casual claim basis)** **Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week during term time, exact hours to be discussed and agreed on...

  • Senior Executive Officer to The Vice-chancellor

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Trinity University Full time

    Job reference 9996A Date posted 04/05/202 Application closing date 31/05/202 Location Horsforth, Leeds Salary The starting salary will be from £36,333 up to £43,155 per annum in Grade 7, depending on qualifications and experience Package Contractual hours 3 Basis Full Time Job category/type Professional AttachmentsSenior Executive Officer to the...

  • Governance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Luminate Education Group Business Support Full time

    About the Role This is a newly created role to provide professional, responsive and confidential administrative and project support to the Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance Manager and wider governance team. The post holder will provide a solution focused approach to enhance the group's corporate governance, risk and assurance systems and...

  • Senior Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support is a national, fast growing, not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Cookridge, Leeds. We are looking for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our service in...

  • Governance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Luminate Education Group Business Support Full time

    About the Role This is a newly created role to provide professional, responsive and confidential administrative and project support to the Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance Manager and wider governance team. The post holder will provide a solution focused approach to enhance the group's corporate governance, risk and assurance systems and...

  • Trust Board Secretary

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a senior lead with exceptional organisational skills? The Trust Board Secretary is a key senior role and a member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team and the Executive Management Team. The post holder will be required to operate with a considerable degree of autonomy and trust to maintain their independence as Trust Board Secretary and to ensure...

  • Female Senior Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 67752 Posted: Friday 16th June 2023 Closing Date**:Monday 10th July 2023** **Up to £11.40 per hour** **Middleton, Leeds** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in a supported living service in Middleton, South Leeds? Creative Support is a non-profit...

  • SENDCo Support Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

    ‘Excellence and Enjoyment Together in God’s Love’ ‘There is a tangible drive and sense of urgency to provide high-quality learning opportunities. These allow pupils to thrive, and show a searing ambition to eradicate second-best.’ OFSTED Are you looking for a unique challenge? Do you believe that all children can learn despite their...

  • Contracts Support Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    PQ-36 **Posted: 26/03/2024** **£29000 to £35000 Per: annum + Benefits: + Benefits** **Leeds, Yorkshire,** **Permanent** **_The Client:_** My client is involved with railway improvements which will bring better journeys to passengers travelling across the Pennines between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. It’s an ambitious long-term...

  • Clerk to Governing Body

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

    As a clerk to governors, you’ll thrive on supporting schools and governing boards to make a difference to the education of children in Leeds. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our **council values** and **ambitions**. **About...

  • Administrative Support Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

    Do you share our vision of happy, successful and confident learners?  If you are then Broadgate Primary School is the place for you.  The governors are seeking to appoint a highly organised, diligent, and enthusiastic Administrative Support Assistant to complement our existing team at Broadgate Primary School.  Our latest Ofsted inspection was good...

  • Administrative Support Assistant

    1 month ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

    Do you share our vision of happy, successful and confident learners?  If you are then Broadgate Primary School is the place for you.  The governors are seeking to appoint a highly organised, diligent, and enthusiastic Administrative Support Assistant to complement our existing team at Broadgate Primary School.  Our latest Ofsted inspection was good...

  • Nursery Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Adel Primary School Full time

    Job Title: Nursery Officer We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Officer to join our caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff team from September. Adel Primary School is a one form entry school in a beautiful area of Leeds with motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated children, staff, and governors. Our school values; ‘thrive & succeed’, ‘grow...

  • Security Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom BardWood Support Services Full time

    As a security officer, you will be working in a logistic site, providing safety and security to both staff and visitors alike, as well as acting as a visual deterrent to help check in vehicles and clients. You will be representing BardWood and our client,providing a service to the highest standards in a fast-paced, prestigious site. The position requires you...

  • Compliance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom CIBT Full time

    **troduction to Newland Chase Education (NCE)** Newland Chase Education combines the unparalleled global reach of a leading international immigration and visas provider with extensive and specialist expertise in the needs of educational institutions and students. Since 2008, we have focused solely on the unique needs of the education industry. Newland Chase...

  • Compliance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom CIBT Full time

    **troduction to Newland Chase Education (NCE)** Newland Chase Education combines the unparalleled global reach of a leading international immigration and visas provider with extensive and specialist expertise in the needs of educational institutions and students. Since 2008, we have focused solely on the unique needs of the education industry. Newland Chase...

  • Business Support Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Homes England Full time

    **Business Support Officer**: Closing Date: 05/09/23 **A bit about the role...**: Working in a team with the Senior Delivery Support Manager and Development Secretary, the Business Support Officer will play a critical role in providing efficient and proactive administrative support to the Central Development Team. You will be joining our small, friendly and...

  • Senior Director, Commercial Management

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY Full time

    The University is seeking an accomplished leader for the role of Director of Estates and Facilities, with senior responsibility for the university's estate strategy and facilities management (hard and soft FM). You will develop a clear and modern vision for the future of the estate and the nature of the student and staff facing services that is aligned with...

  • Senior Director, Commercial Management

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY Full time

    The University is seeking an accomplished leader for the role of Director of Estates and Facilities, with senior responsibility for the university's estate strategy and facilities management (hard and soft FM). You will develop a clear and modern vision for the future of the estate and the nature of the student and staff facing services that is aligned with...

  • Security Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom BardWood Support Services Full time

    As you will be working in Retail this role requires you to have good presentation of yourself, have positive/ helpful attitude towards the customers, and excellent communication skills. You will be required to have a helpful attitude between both staff andcustomers. As a Security Officer, you will be working in a well known store, providing safety and...