School Governance and Admissions Officer (Diocese of Chichester)
Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Description
Salary: £30,970 per annum, pro rata.
Contract type: Permanent.
Working pattern: Part-time.
About the role:
You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese.
Responsibilities:
* Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions.
* Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance and diocesan requirements.
* Lead and deliver high-quality training for governors and governance professionals.
* Contribute to governance reviews and improvement work in schools.
* Translate complex policy into clear, practical guidance.
* Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts and local authorities.
This role would particularly suit:
* Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role.
* Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts.
* Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence.
Requirements:
* Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
* Experience working with boards, governing bodies or committees.
* Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
* Confidence in interpreting legislation and applying it in practice.
Role expectations:
* A genuinely strategic governance role with system-wide impact.
* Opportunity to influence governance across 154 schools.
* A supportive and collaborative diocesan team.
* A role combining professional challenge with strong social purpose.
Benefits:
* Salary of £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242).
* Flexi-time and the opportunity to work from home part of the week; expected to spend at least 50% of the week at Church House, Hove office.
* Pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
* Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and employee contribution between 0-6%.
* Employee Assistance Programme access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
* Free parking and the ride to work scheme.
* Development opportunities.
Other information:
* Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
* Involves travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional weekend work.
* Postholders are expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education.
Values:
The Church House team values respect, professionalism, flexibility and support.
Safeguarding:
Chichester DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All postholders are expected to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part-time or term-time only.
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