Clerk to School Governors HCC606186

Job Details: Salary Range: £13.68 per hour (plus rolled up holiday pay and home work allowance)
Work Location: Home-based, with travel to Hampshire schools
Contract Type: Permanent (annualised hours)
Hours: The initial contract will be for a minimum of 136 hours per annum
Closing Date: 05 March 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 13 March 2023, to be conducted virtually.
Please note: that successful candidates will be required to present all pre-employment documentation in person week commencing 20 March 2023
Initial Training: 12 May 2023


Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual with great organisational and communication skills and experience in meeting administration and minute taking? If so, and you're looking for a job with flexible, part time hours, then this could be an excellent role for you!
Provide vital administrative support to our schools across Hampshire! This is a rewarding and challenging role that will give you the opportunity to support governors and trustees across a range of schools to deliver the best outcomes for their pupils. You will administer and minute board and committee meetings, which are mainly held in the evening, and advise on governance legislation and policy following appropriate training.
You must be able to work under your own initiative, manage deadlines and maintain accurate records. The ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality is essential. You will need access to the internet and a home computer with Microsoft Word (or a compatible application). The role is mostly home-based with the flexibility to complete clerking tasks around your existing commitments. There is a requirement to travel to the school/s to which you are assigned to clerk their governance meetings. We aim to link you with schools that are close to where you live.
We offer a comprehensive training programme, mentoring for your first few months in post and on-going support from the Clerking Team.

The contract will be for a minimum of 136 hours per annum but once you are established in the role, there will be opportunities to greatly increase your working hours to make this a significant part-time post. Location We currently have multiple posts available across the following areas, although we will also accept applications from all areas in Hampshire. Please state a preference for a location that suits you in your application:

Winchester & Eastleigh
New Forest (West)
Southampton
Fareham & Gosport
East Hampshire
Hart & Rushmoor

Please note that this advert may close early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We would therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Additional Information: Clerk to School Governors: Job Description & Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Helen Piela, Senior Clerking Officer or Sarah Speller, Governor Services Co-ordinator on 03707 797128

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.