Governance Professional

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Trustees, Academy Oversight Committees and senior leaders to ensure governance remains effective, compliant and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

This is far more than a traditional clerking role. You will be responsible for coordinating governance activity across the Trust, supporting strategic decision-making, managing policy governance processes, administering complaints and appeals, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and providing high-quality advice on governance procedures.

• Clerking the Board of Trustees and Committee meetings.
• Supporting Academy Oversight Committees.
• Managing governance compliance and assurance activities.
• Maintaining governance records and registers.
• Coordinating Trust-wide policy management and review processes.
• Supporting Trustee recruitment, induction and development.
• Managing complaints, appeals and hearing administration.
• Producing governance reports and compliance updates.

• Has experience supporting boards, committees or governance bodies.
• Possesses outstanding organisational and administrative skills.
• Can produce clear, professional and accurate minutes.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Can build positive relationships with senior leaders and volunteers.
• Is able to interpret guidance and legislation confidently.
• Is committed to high standards, integrity and continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to influence governance across a growing Trust.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive culture.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Trustees and educational leaders.