Governor Development Service Officer

Job Title: Governor Development Service Officer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
Contract Type: Temporary

I am seeking a Governance Support Officer to play a key role in supporting school governors and clerks to ensure our schools are well-governed and compliant with legislation.

About the Role
* Provide expert advice and support to clerks on governance procedures and legislation, enabling them to operate within statutory frameworks.
* Keep clerks informed with up-to-date templates, guidance documents and communications.
* Support the delivery of our Governor Development Service (GDS) Training Programme, helping to coordinate sessions, manage bookings and ensure a smooth experience for attendees and facilitators.
* Administer the Local Authority governor nomination process, maintaining accurate records and communicating with clerks and council officials.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the School Partnerships Team to ensure a consistent and high-quality service for schools.

Key Responsibilities
* Respond to governance-related enquiries from clerks.
* Maintain records of governing board membership and handle data securely in line with GDPR.
* Update and promote training opportunities using systems like GovernorHub and digital platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
* Organise and support training delivery, liaising with facilitators and evaluating sessions.
* Support the annual development and refresh of the governor training programme.
* Facilitate the LA governor nomination process, including application management and coordination with Councillors and senior officers.

What We're Looking For
* A solid understanding of governance in education (or a willingness to learn).
* Confidence in interpreting and applying legislation and procedural guidance.
* Experience managing administrative systems and digital platforms.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.