At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school governance and improve outcomes for young people in Worcestershire.
- Company: Worcestershire County Council, committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Great holiday entitlement, brilliant pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time, term-time only role with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while enjoying flexible working arrangements.
- Qualifications: Experience in school governance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 9275 - 10061 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a Governor Services professional. The role is part time and term time only. Prospective candidates will be experienced, skilled and committed in the field of school governance. We are open to appointing or a secondment arrangement, if preferred. The role may fit with working hours or commitments for a role you already hold. This exciting opportunity is offered on a 1-year temporary contract in the first instance.
Individuals will have the ability to develop and deliver highly effective support and advice. The successful candidate will work closely with School Improvement to support Governing boards to achieve better outcomes for young people within Worcestershire, as described in our Education and Skills Strategy. In this exciting role you will have the opportunity to influence the offer to Governing boards, including CPD, Advice and services.
You will be responsible for answering queries, managing databases, managing communication via the SLA arrangements and liaising with both the WCC Traded team to organise training opportunities and the School Improvement team to ensure Governors are effectively fulfilling their core functions.
If you wish to apply, please look at the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the essential criteria and then apply via our recruitment platform Tribepad. If you would like to know more about the role, then please do not hesitate to contact Jane Howard or Lisa Bradbury - Leads for School Improvement via email jhoward@worcestershire.gov.uk or lisabradbury@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Benefits:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
- Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 24 July 2026
