Governance Team Administrative Officer

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC621241
Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum 
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Interview Date: 23 and 24 June 2025

Be the first point of contact for Hampshire School Governors

We are looking for an excellent administrator with experience in delivering support in an office environment to join our friendly and supportive Governance Team. Our service provides a nationally recognised service for governance boards in schools and academies in and beyond Hampshire.

In this role you may carry out a wide range of functions, including advising and supporting governing bodies, administering the governor training programme, and administering the clerking service.

You will be confident in using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. You will have an interest in education and an ability to understand and apply legal frameworks, to support school governors.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, an established induction programme and opportunities for continuous professional development.

The Role:

Our Governance Administration Team provide high quality administrative support to Governors and schools, supporting governing bodies with training administration, support and guidance.

We source and provide administrative support for the local authority clerking service.

What you’ll do:

• Act as the first point of contact for school governors, effectively dealing with enquiries by providing informed advice.
• Draft routine and complex communications.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the training programme, liaising with tutors, booking venues and production of event materials.
• Provide support for an allocated number of governance bodies.
• Process payment request.
• Maintain accurate budget monitoring, tracking expenditure and provide accurate and relevant updates.
• Provide administration for the local authority clerking service.
• Monitor systems, procedures and standards, identifying improvements.
• Handle sensitive information in line with regulations and GDPR

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of administrative functions in an office environment.
• Someone with computer literacy skills and an experience of data management.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• A person with proven customer care skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and be self motivated.

Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Governance Team Administrative Officer Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

Please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jenny O’Keefe, Governance Adviser on 0370 779 0800