Governor Clerk

**Location**: Edsential's Head Office is based at Whitby Hall Lodge, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY. This position will involve travel to the Halton area.

**Wage**: Starting salary £19,920 per annum FTE (£10.35) prorated plus local authority pension scheme, Employee Assist Programme and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (prorated)

**Hours**: Part time/Permanent/Term time only/Hours of work to be discussed at interview.

**Closing Date**: This job will be closed once a suitable applicant has been interviewed.

**Interviews**: TBC

**Description**:
**Who we are**

Edsential are a community interest company owned by Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester Council to provide a range of traded services to schools.

We are looking to recruit a Governor Clerk to work in schools across Halton to provide a professional clerking service to school governing boards.

**Are you a self-reliant, passionate and driven individual who wants a role that allows flexible, home based working during school term time? If yes, this could be the perfect role for you** We want you to join our friendly team, build on our achievements and maintain and strengthen outcomes for Leaders, Governors and children and young people.

**Professional clerking is about ensuring the efficient functioning of the governing board by providing**:

- Effective administration 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 noncompliance
- Advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board

**What do we require from you?**
- Excellent administrative skills
- Strong customer care skills
- Personal commitment to excellence in service delivery
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and translate complex information into easily understood guidance
- A current driving licence and access to a car for business use as travel to Halton is required

**What benefits will you get in return?**
- Competitive monthly pay
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- 24-7 Wellbeing Support
- Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Schools are allocated in the proximity of the individuals home address where possible
- Paid travel expenses
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunities for promotion
- Flexible working hours (include evening meetings to meet the requirements of our leaders in schools)