Clerk to the Corporation / Governance Professional
Spot salary (Management Spine 46) £51, 095 pro rata £12,262 equivalent of 1.5 days per week (term time only)
Burton and South Derbyshire College is a dynamic and forward thinking College with an outstanding reputation for the delivery of excellence in technical and vocational education. Due to the retirement of our current Clerk we are seeking an experienced Clerk / Governance Professional to support our board in achieving our future vision.
As Clerk to the Corporation / Governance Professional you will play the critical role in ensuring that our board operates effectively whilst also ensuring we continue to comply with all related articles and requirements in outstanding Governance. Reporting to the Chair of the Corporation you will plan, coordinate and record all board meetings and sub committee's and will play a key role in ensuring our annual cycle of Governance delivers all of the required business for the board and meets all internal and external expectations.
The Post holder will be an experienced Clerk or Governance professional preferably with a background in supporting Governance within a Further Education setting. You will have excellent advisory and organisational skills and will have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast paced environment dealing with a range of professionals from varied and diverse backgrounds.
Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
- Generous pension scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working policies
- Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
- On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free annual eye tests
- Access to our onsite gym
- Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, 22nd August 2024. Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.