Governance Professional

Governance
Professionals

We are looking for 2 Governance
Professionals to join
our Trust

Make a Difference Through Governance

Behind every successful school is strong governance.

As Multi Academy Trusts continue to grow in size, complexity and responsibility, governance has become one of the most important functions in education. Effective governance ensures the right decisions are made for pupils, staff and communities, providing accountability, challenge and strategic oversight that directly supports educational success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Governance and Compliance Team and develop a rewarding career in a professional field that is rapidly growing across the education sector.

We are looking for an organised, motivated and relationship-focused individual to support our Academy Committees and contribute to Trust-wide governance activities. You do not need extensive governance experience to apply. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships, manage information accurately, communicate effectively and work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Governance?

Governance is no longer viewed as a purely administrative function. It is now recognised as a specialist profession which plays a vital role in ensuring schools are well led, compliant, accountable and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

This role offers the opportunity to:

•Develop
expertise in governance, compliance and education leadership.

•Work
directly with school leaders, governors and senior Trust colleagues.

•Gain
experience supporting strategic decision-making.

•Build
skills in policy, compliance, project management and stakeholder engagement.

•Access
ongoing professional development and training.

Become part of a growing profession
that is increasingly valued within Multi Academy Trusts nationwide.

Core Purpose

To support high quality governance by contributing to the wider work of the central governance and compliance team.

To provide advice and guidance to the Academy Committee on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

To contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the central governance and compliance team and Academy committee by providing administrative and organisational support.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Contributing to Trust-wide Governance Work

Support the Governance Business Partner and Director of Governance and Compliance by:

•completing
agreed governance administration tasks that support central processes.

• assisting
  with the coordination
  and tracking of Trust
  policy reviews.
• preparing
  content and updates
  for governance newsletters and
  communications.
• contributing
  to delivery
  of
  the Governance
  Strategic Plan.
• sharing
  insights from AC work to inform Trust governance
  activity.
• supporting
  Trust‑wide projects, data
  collection and
  the preparation
  of board‑level
  information.

•ensuring
governance systems and documentation are accurate and well‑maintained.

• participating
  in governance team meetings, CPD and contributing
  to shared planning.
• Prepare
  and circulate
  documents in
  line with Trust templates and quality standards.
• Contribute
  suggestions
  to improve
  governance processes, documentation
  and digital
  systems to support
  greater efficiency and consistency.

Supporting
Academy Committees

Support
allocated ACs by:

•preparing agendas in partnership with
Chairs and Headteachers.

• coordinating and distributing meeting
  papers on time.
• ensuring meetings are well‑structured,
  inclusive and quorate.
• providing clear, accurate minutes that
  record actions and responsibilities.
• following up on actions and updating
  Chairs.
• advising on procedural and compliance
  requirements.
• ensuring AC membership records, terms of
  office and checks (e.g. DBS) are kept up to date

•managing
elections and
appointments in line with Trust procedures.

• supporting
  ACs to understand their remit, responsibilities and reporting requirements.
• building
  positive, professional relationships with Chairs, governors and school leaders.
• Managing
  panel processes for exclusions and complaints.

Administration
and Record Keeping

•AC
membership, terms of office, appointments and resignations.

• registers
  of interests and statutory information.
• AC
  minutes and supporting documents.

  •

  •governance
  portals and communication platforms.

• records
  of CPD and training undertaken by local governors.
• correspondence and documentation
  issued on behalf of the AC.
• Ensure governance information on
  school websites is accurate and compliant.

Providing
Advice and Guidance

Offer procedural and practical
advice based on Trust expectations and relevant statutory requirements. This
includes:

•Act
as a first point of contact for governance queries from local governors and
school leaders, providing information or signposting as appropriate.

•advising
on the AC remit, responsibilities and annual programme of work.

• supporting
  issue resolution through signposting and coordination.
• accessing
  external guidance where necessary.
• advising
  on statutory policy requirements and annual compliance tasks.

Maintaining
Relationships and Communication

Builds
strong, professional relationships to ensure open and effective communication.

This
includes:

•working
positively with AC Chairs and school leaders

• liaising
  with central governance colleagues to ensure consistent practice
• acting
  as a point of contact for governance queries
• supporting
  self‑review and development activities within ACs
• promoting
  a positive governance culture across the Trust

Other

The
post holder will be expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and
responsibilities attached to this post.

Some
travel between the schools and the Head Office may be required, as will the
need to attend evening meetings from time to time. In
order to
meet the requirements of the role, the postholder will be expected to travel to
Head Office for training and development.

The
duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The
postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from
time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not
substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and
responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be
with the consent of the postholder.

The
postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal
Opportunities policies.

The
postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT
Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All
employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable
adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding
Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to
safeguard and promote the welfare of children during
the course of their work.

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