Casual Minute Clerk

Grade E SCP 11 £14.58p/h
Contract: Casual
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact Rachael Worthington Rachael.Worthington@bolton.gov.uk

Please note: The interview process involves a Written/word processing exercise and short verbal presentation

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role
The Governance Services Team are looking to appoint Minute Clerks to be part of a casual pool. This is a great opportunity for appropriately skilled persons to expand their skills and supplement their income, working around their employment and other commitments.

The post holder will be required to attend school governing and trust board meetings on a flexible ad-hoc basis, where they will take notes and then prepare minutes. Payment will include up to 1.5 hours preparation time; the time spent in the meeting and up to 3 hours to complete the minutes. Meetings take place at various times throughout the day and early evening and last for approximately 2 hours.

For an informal discussion or more information, please contact Rachael Worthington, Governance Services Manager, on 01204 338603. The interview process will include a written/word processing exercise, to be presented to candidates on the day.

About You
As well as attending governing body and trust meetings and taking notes to prepare good quality minutes, post holders should have the ability to present information clearly and assertively. You would provide support on procedure to aid the smooth functioning of the meeting.

It would be useful for the successful applicant to have an understanding of the role of governors and trustees within the management structure of a school or academy and although experience in governance procedure would be desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills as well as being competent in word processing and the use of the Microsoft Windows Word package. Evening working may be required.

Applicants should have access to a personal computer with Microsoft Word application.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of an individual’s offence/s. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

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