At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide admin support to governing boards and ensure smooth meeting operations.
- Company: Join Stoke-on-Trent City Council, a proud and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent local authority pension scheme.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and previous minute-taking experience preferred.
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Education and Family Support – School Governor Services
Location: Civic Centre
Hours: 10 hours per term
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job; it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent.
We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide administrative support to governing boards, including agenda development, minuting of meetings and providing high-quality draft minutes within defined timescales.
- To provide information, advice and guidance relating to the legislative requirements of governance.
- To build positive relationships with the Headteacher / Principal / CEO and members of the governing board being supported.
- To ensure that governors receive notification of meetings, and all relevant documentation, in a timely manner.
- To complete a nationally recognised L1 Clerking qualification.
About You:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to build, and maintain, positive working relationships.
- Ability to work to prescribed deadlines.
- Previous experience of minute taking.
- Ability to work independently, as required, under the guidance of the SGS core team.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.
Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Proof of address.
- Satisfactory references.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role).
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
Clerk to Governors in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Stoke
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture. Employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying benefits such as hybrid working arrangements. The council values diversity and inclusivity, making it a great place to work.
