Lancashire County Council
Governing Body Adviser | Governor Services | Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire
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Governing Body Adviser | Governor Services | Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire
Salary & Terms
- Pro rata permanent, part-time position: 18–19 hours per week | Term-time only | £28,142–£32,061 per annum (full-time equivalent)
- Location: Governing Body Advisor (Hybrid, Term-time) – Chorley, South Ribble & West Lancashire, governed by Lancashire County Council’s Directorate of Education and Children’s Services
Note: This role is not eligible for international sponsorship.
Position Overview
This part-time, term-time-only role is open for a School Governing Body Advisor within Governor Services, responsible for supporting volunteer governors in the education sector across Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire (19 hours/week).
Core Responsibilities
The advisor will:
- Support volunteer governors to fulfil statutory functions, ensuring clarity in school vision, ethos, performance, and accountability.
- Arrange, advise, and minute Governing Body meetings in collaboration with headteachers and chair of governors.
- Provide strategic and operational guidance on educational performance, staff performance, and school financials.
- Act as a critical "friend" to governing boards while adhering to deadlines, ensuring accountability and compliance, and liaising with HR, pupil access, and related teams.
- Travel flexibly between schools, home, and the office to meet service demands.
- Maintain confidentiality over sensitive or children’s/employees’ data.
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Note: Salary paid pro rata for term-time hours only.
Job Requirements – Key Attributes
1. Service Excellence
- Commitment to adherence and PODd in management functionalities.
- Skill as a “critical friend” capable of prompting timely questioning of school accountability, including policies and budgeting.
2. Collaborative Work Ethic
- Excellence in teamwork, partnering with multiple disciplines (e.g. HR, pupil access).
- Flexibility to adapt to non-standard settings and varying work locations (schools, home, office).
- High-level autonomy with strict deadline compliance.
3. Communication Proficiency
- Strong written & oral communication, with proficiency in minute-polishing (documents reviewed by Ofsted and published).
- Trademark person-centred approach, rooted in trust and discretion, especially handling confidential safeguarding data.
Why Lancaster County Council?
Benefits & Support
- Flexible family-friendly environment with robust work-life balance.
- Access to Employee Credit Union, professional development, and Personal Professional Counselling (EAP).
- Special offers: mobile discounts, gym memberships, and more.
Development Opportunities
- Comprehensive induction including tailored training for Governing Body Advisors.
- Ongoing mentoring, self-reflection, and multidisciplinary projects.
- A focus on growth for valued individuals driving change.
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Inclusivity Commitment
- Allnias role. Fosters a culture of accessibility and inclusivity, celebrating diversity including:
- Race
- LGBTQ+ community
- Neurodivergence and disability.
- Flexible work arrangements align with individual needs.
Application Guide
Challenges & Appeals
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Contact Personnel:
- For South Lancashire (referrals/inquiries): Helen Parkinson
- Telephone: 01257 516143 Email: helen.parkinson2@lancashire.gov.uk
- For South Lancashire (referrals/inquiries): Helen Parkinson
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Same Requirements for Submission:
- Supporting Statement (to evidence alignment to criteria). Further details provided to assist panel interviews.
Car & Mobility Considerations
- Policy Mandate: Use of a company car supported by business insurance required for allotional travel.
- Exception: E workingings if substantiated by disability provisions discussed verbally.
Remaining Wanderings
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Additional offer details available at LCC Vacancies site. Responses considered at closing date.
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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Vacancy may close early at management discretion if sufficient candidates are engaged.
Detailed Profile
- Further information located here: Job Description & Person Specification
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