FULL TIME, FIXED TERM UNTIL 31ST JULY 2026

We are looking for 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.

WE’RE A DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER WHICH MEANS WE VALUE RECRUITING AND RETAINING DISABLED PEOPLE. ANY JOB APPLICANTS WHO CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE DISABLED AND MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE GUARANTEED AN INTERVIEW. WE’LL MAKE REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS AND PROVIDE CONTINUED WORKPLACE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Clare Greene clare.greene@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit

a smooth experience for attendees and facilitators.

• Administer the Local Authority governor nomination process, maintainin

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.