Governance Professional - Zero Hours ContractAll about the Role The Governor Development Team at Peterborough City Council are looking for Governance Professionals to support the work of governors and leaders in schools across the Peterborough.
Formerly known as Clerks to the Governors, the role of Governance Professional is to prepare for, attend and minute governors’ meetings, in addition to delivering a full administrative and advice service to Governing Bodies in schools across the area.
The role is well suited to someone looking for flexible work around existing commitments or a part time role, which offers full training, an induction programme and mentor, as well as ongoing development opportunities at termly briefing and networking sessions with other Governance Professionals.
Previous experience of schools governance in an administrative capacity is highly desirable as is experience of conducting a range of compliance related processes in terms of investigations and hearings. Whilst training will be given, previous experience of schools governance would be strongly preferred.
Meetings are ordinarily late afternoon and evening, with the remainder of work undertaken from a home base. The City Council will provide suitable IT equipment to carry out the roles.
Peterborough City Council places the highest priority on safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check will therefore be required, prior to confirmation of any appointment.
Appointments are made on the basis of a zero hours contract with the bulk of work being offered on a yearly basis, this will consist primarily of supporting both governing body meetings and committees. Additional hours may be offered as and when the need arises.
In addition to fulfilling their duties to our school governors, Governance Professionals are expected to act more widely as ambassadors for Peterborough City Council Governor Services modelling the values of the local authority and promoting its services.
Provisional interview date is 7th March 2025
All about You - You have experience of administration and are able to manage your own workload and deadlines.
- You are well organised with impeccable literacy skills and are able to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing.
- You have the flexibility to work at times convenient to the governing body, including attendance at evening meetings.
- You are willing and able to travel to meetings and training venues.
All about our BenefitsWe value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
