Administration Officer (Traded Service)

Are you highly organised, detail-orientated, and passionate about supporting education?

Warwickshire Governor Services is expanding, and we are looking for Administration Officer to join our Governor Services traded team.

About Us

At Warwickshire Governor Services, we recognise that effective governance is fundamental to the success of every school. As a traded service, we provide comprehensive training, development and support, alongside a highly professional Clerking Service. We are proud to be well-regarded not only across Warwickshire schools but also within neighbouring counties.

Our service continually evolves in response to the changing education landscape, ensuring that settings receive high quality training, tailored development opportunities, expert support, and exceptional clerking. We are committed to offering a service that is quality assured, responsive, and genuinely valued by schools.

Each governing board is supported by skilled trainers and governance professionals who bring extensive knowledge, expertise, and a strong understanding of effective governance practice.

We provide experienced professionals to governing boards across the county-and beyond and demand for our service continues to grow. That's why we need you to join our team!

About the Role

As an Administration Officer in our traded team, you will play a vital role in supporting school governing boards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing effective administrative support to the Development & Delivery Officers, in the day to day operational management and promotion of the Governor Services traded services.
• Delivering exceptional customer service in a timely and professional manner, ensuring appropriate advice and guidance is provided to a variety of professionals and educationalists in adherence with WCC policies and guidance.
• Supporting the Cost Centre Manager with daily financial administration.
• Ensuring the Governance Database is maintained and updated to comply with statutory requirements.
• Managing information confidentially and effectively in accordance with statutory requirements.

You will be employed by Warwickshire County Council based at Shire Hall in Warwick with one day in the office scheduled with the opportunity to work from home or within the office for the remaining days.

Working hours: 30 hrs per week, term time only with agile and flexible working options generally worked between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.

All new team members receive induction training, with ongoing support and development opportunities provided by our dedicated Governor Services Team.

Key Requirements

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have recent knowledge and experience of school governance
• Are proficient in ICT and can effectively use digital tools and systems
• Are proactive, highly organised, and detail focused
• Are skilled in time management and administration
• Are excellent communicators - both written and verbal
• Are confident in building and maintaining professional relationships
• Are committed to self development and continuous learning
• Are willing to provide advice and guidance to all customers and colleagues
• Are able to work independently and flexibly, with professionalism and integrity

You will be expected to uphold the Nolan Principles and demonstrate respectful challenge and support in your role.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Apply now or for further information contact us by emailing , or telephone Closing date:22nd March 2026 Interviews are expected to take place on 16th and 17th April 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more