Governance Support Officer

Summary:

Join a Governance Support Officer role at a school committed to nurturing young people and inspiring future leaders.

About the School:

The school is part of a growing network of high-performing institutions, driven by a mission to deliver excellence in education and support disadvantaged communities. It fosters a culture of aspiration, collaboration, and shared purpose among students, staff, and stakeholders.

The Opportunity:

As a Governance Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting school and trust committees, ensuring effective governance and compliance with statutory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of a school committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support school and trust committees by providing efficient governance services and advice.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in all governance processes.
• Prepare and manage documentation, including agendas, minutes, and reports, with a high standard of clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, trustees, governors, and other stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
• Prioritize and manage competing workloads effectively, meeting deadlines with consistency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures.
• Provide clear and concise written and verbal communication to support the governance function.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of governance practices across the school community.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A Level/NVQ qualification at Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to edit documents with precision, correcting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Strong ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of academy/corporate governance and the importance of regulatory compliance.

Preferred

• Experience in education or governance settings.
• Familiarity with multi-academy trusts or similar organizational structures.
• Experience in supporting committees or governance processes.
• Knowledge of educational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated interest in improving governance practices within schools.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Comprehensive healthcare cash plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.