Governance Administrator

Job Description

We are recruiting for an excellent opportunity as my client's Governance Administrator based in Enfield, London. This is a full-time opportunity paying £34,341 per annum. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced senior administrator to support the school's governing board and executive team, it's a new and exciting role as we continue to expand. Whilst experience in a similar role in a school setting is desirable, it isn't essential. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and we're looking for someone who shares our values and beliefs. Having the right attitude is important. You'll be just as happy being strategic as you are rolling up your sleeves and being hands on. Don't be put off from applying if you have specialist skills in some areas but not in others. We are committed to personal and professional development. As you'd expect, we're an inclusive employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Based in the borough of Enfield, is a school that provides education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our four campuses, serve nearly 450 learners and are home to 220 employees. A strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish, our learners leave equipped with a 'suitcase of skills' that help them to progress onto further education and work. We're a disability confident employer that's Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core. Purpose of the role:
You'll provide excellent customer care and admin support to the following stakeholder groups, helping them to be successful in their roles. n

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• Executive team
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• Governing board
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• Enterprise Cooperative Trust
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• Manage the diaries of the CEO and two directors
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• Ensure the CEO and directors have what they need for meetings: book rooms, prepare and circulate agendas and paperwork, greet guests, provide refreshments and catering, take minutes, and track actions
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• Support the organisation of events e.g. Away Days: research and book venues, organise catering, travel and guest speakers, and circulate agendas. You may need to work an occasional weekend to support events (currently twice a year)
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• Respond to communications on behalf of the CEO and directors. The executive team manage their own email accounts and will forward requests for support.
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• You will answer common questions, follow up on requests for information, and carry out research in a timely manner
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• Collate project updates, reports and documentation
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• Provide an excellent customer service to executive team members
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• English GCSE (minimum grade 4)
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• Professional qualification in business administration (or similar e.g. secretarial skills)
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• Several years' experience as an admin assistant/personal assistant to a senior leader in a fast-paced environment
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• Several years' experience working with a governing board or charity trustees
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• Captures the salient points of a meeting and keeps up with the pace
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• Uses ICT effectively to create accurate and professional paperwork
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• Has an excellent attention to detail and gets things right first time
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• Behaves ethically, demonstrating integrity and respecting confidentiality
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• Is proactive and takes responsible initiative, clarifying what's to be done, prioritising workload and knowing when to ask for help
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• Is resilient under pressure and flexible when circumstances change
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• Works well with others, by listening carefully and communicating effectively
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• Is self-aware and committed to ongoing learning and developing
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