Clerk to The Governors

3 weeks ago

Worcester, United Kingdom New College Worcester Full time

**Job Ref**:AD191/0723

**Salary**:
SO1, SCP 23-25, £30,151 - £32,020

**Pro rata salary**:£10,501 - £11,152

**Hours**:
15 Hours a week term time only

**Closing Date**:
9am on Friday 4th August 2023

**INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON**:
Week beginning Monday 7th August 2023

**Purpose of the Job**:
The smooth operation of the Governing Body is of paramount importance to the success of NCW. Due to retirement, we are now seeking a new Clerk to the Governors who will be accountable to the Governing Body, working effectively with the Chair of Governors, the Principal and other Governors. The Clerk will be responsible for advising the Governing Body on constitutional matters, duties and powers, offer a full administrative support service and will work within the broad current legislative framework. They will secure the continuity of governing body business and strictly observe confidential requirements

**Purpose of the Job**:

- Provide advice to the Governing Body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. The new regulations require governing bodies to have regard to advice from the Clerk in regards to exercising the Governing Body functions.
- Provide effective administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees.
- Ensure the Governing Body is properly constituted.
- Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements.

**Main tasks**:

- Advise the Governing Body on governance legislation and procedural matters where necessary before, during and after meetings;
- Act as the first point of contact for Governors with queries on procedural matters;
- Have access to appropriate legal advice, support and guidance, and where necessary seek advice and guidance from third parties on behalf of the Governing Body;
- Inform the Governing Body of any changes to its responsibilities as a result of a change in the status of the College or changes in the relevant legislation;
- Offer advice on best practice in governance, including on committee structures and self-evaluation;
- Ensure that statutory policies are in place, and are revised when necessary, with the assistance of staff;
- Advises on the annual calendar of Governing Body meetings and tasks;
- Send induction materials to new Governors and ensure they have access to appropriate documents, including any agreed Code of Practice; and
- Contribute to the induction of Governors taking on new roles, in particular chair or chair of a committee.

**Equal Opportunities Statement**:
NCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is conditional on an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

**Safeguarding Children**:
NCW is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of students at the College. You are responsible for adhering to the College’s policies on Child Protection and for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with.

**Annual review**:
This document is to be read in the context of NCW Statement of Purpose, NCW Equal Opportunities Statement, and agreed policies of the NCW and the Conditions of Service as outlined in the individual employee’s contract.

If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete and return a criminal history / suitability self-disclosure prior to interview; any relevant information that you disclose will be discussed with you at interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as a result of the Exceptions Order 1975 as amended in 2020, and therefore all unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, and any convictions or adult cautions that would not be filtered, must be declared on the self-disclosure. Please see the Ministry of Justice website for information about the filtering of offences.

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