At HISP Multi Academy Trust, every young person deserves exceptional opportunities to learn, grow and flourish. Our One Trust Services team underpins that ambition with sharp insight, proactive partnership and sustainable decision‑making.
The Role
Reporting to the Chair of Trustees and CEO you will:
* Provide high‑quality clerking and governance support to the Board, Committees and Members.
* Ensure effective governance processes, compliance and statutory requirements are met.
* Coordinate governance cycles, agendas and high‑quality Board papers and accurate minutes with tracked actions.
* Maintain statutory records and manage regulatory returns, while supporting Trustee recruitment, induction, and development.
* Promote effective governance across the Trust, including communication, committee support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual who embodies and champions our Trust values in all aspects of governance support. You will bring strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach, managing competing priorities and deadlines with ease, with a proactive and solution‑focused attitude. You have relevant experience and are a confident communicator who builds effective relationships with senior stakeholders, successfully supporting meetings, committees, and other governance processes.
In this role, you will act with integrity, discretion, and professionalism, and will uphold our core values by:
* Putting pupils first by ensuring governance decisions support the best outcomes for all pupils;
* Promoting sustainability through effective, long‑term governance practices;
* Striving for excellence in governance and compliance;
* Supporting equity through fair and inclusive governance across all schools; demonstrating ambition by driving continuous improvement;
* Showing courage by providing clear, professional advice and appropriate challenge.
About HISP Multi Academy Trust
We are a medium‑sized, values‑led Trust united by a shared moral purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools retain their unique identities but collaborate closely through Trust‑wide networks spanning teaching, safeguarding, inclusion and leadership. We believe in stewardship—taking collective responsibility for the long‑term success of our people, schools and communities.
Join our central team at HISP and be trusted to make this role your own, empowered to make a difference, to innovate, supported to develop, and empowered to make a difference—ensuring every pound is focused where it matters most: pupils, staff, and communities. You will be part of an organisation that invests in its people, champions principled leadership, and thrives on collaboration. Committed to sustainable, thoughtful growth, HISP creates meaningful impact for its pupils, offering a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and shared purpose, where your expertise is valued and your contribution makes a real difference.
What We Offer
* Generous annual leave and flexible working opportunities.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Next Steps
For an informal discussion, contact Kelly Robinson Executive Director – Finance:
To Apply
* Complete the Support Staff Application Form via the HISP website.
* Submit to: (details omitted)
We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy sooner if sufficient applications are received. We will not be accepting applications from agencies, and CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered.
Safer and Inclusive Recruitment Statement
HISP MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want our recruitment and selection practices to reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences; we are committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to protected characteristics, political affiliation or trade union membership. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of a declared disability. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider requests in line with operational requirements.
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