Overview
As Deputy Head of Governance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of governance processes, with a particular focus on:
* Policy oversight - maintaining the policy schedule and ensuring timely reviews.
* Local tier governance - leading on induction, training, and support for local governance groups.
* Admissions knowledge - leading on Admissions for the Trust.
* Clerk team management - line managing our team of Clerks and providing clerking cover for committees and other meetings as needed.
You will bring a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require covering meetings at short notice, including some outside of standard working hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic governance of a forward‑thinking Trust, working closely with senior leaders and governance professionals. If you are passionate about good governance and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.
Role Highlights
* A chance to shape and strengthen governance across a diverse group of academies.
* Opportunities to lead on policy, training, and governance systems development.
* Flexible, hybrid working – from home, our Bristol office, and onsite at academies.
* A collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on educational outcomes through effective governance.
Requirements
* Extensive knowledge of governance procedures, policies, and relevant legislation.
* Strong leadership and line management experience, with the ability to coordinate a team and manage cyclical priorities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
* A flexible and proactive approach, with resilience under pressure and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* A high level of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism, especially when handling sensitive information.
About CLF
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We are proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Benefits
* Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Generous annual leave.
* A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
* Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
* A range of generous family leave options, including above‑industry average occupational maternity pay.
* Additional benefits like cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!
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