Governance Administrator

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our education setting in Blackburn as a Governance Administrator. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the senior leadership team and governors, supporting a range of school committees and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.As part of a dedicated and professional team, you will have the chance to develop and showcase your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is ideal for someone looking to start or advance their career within the education governance sector. This is a full-time interim position in Blackburn until Spring/Summer 2025. It will require some flexibility to support an occasional evening meeting. This setting also operates a hybrid working policy. We are seeking an individual with exceptional written communication and minuting skills, a keen ability to present information clearly and concisely, and the capability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines effectively. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting educational governance, we would love to hear from you.Key duties

• Support Governing Body Meetings: Organise, prepare agendas, and attend meetings to provide administrative support, take minutes, and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Advise governors on statutory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, and educational regulations.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Serve as the main point of contact between the governing body, senior leadership team, and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate Committee Activities: Manage the schedules, documentation, and action plans for various school committees, ensuring meetings are effective and meet governance requirements.
• Maintain Governance Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of governance activities, including meeting minutes, decisions, and policy reviews, for audit and legal purposes.
• Monitor and Report on Governance Activities: Track and report on governance performance, identifying areas for improvement and supporting continuous development within the governing body.

What we require for this role

• Previous experience in an administrative or governance-related role, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
• Proven ability to accurately take minutes at meetings and produce clear, concise reports and documents.
• Experience of liaising and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams, governors, staff, and external agencies.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, with experience of coordinating meetings, managing schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this education administration role in Blackburn, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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