<div><h3>Governance Professional (South Wiltshire Hub) – Pickwick Academy Trust</h3><p><b>Salary:</b> Grade E‑F, £13.47‑£14.82 per hour (DOE)</p><p><b>Contract:</b> Permanent, 2 hours per week, Term‑time only plus 2 weeks</p><p><b>Location:</b> Winterslow CofE Primary School, South Wiltshire Hub (full‑time remote, hybrid or in‑person options available)</p><p><b>Closing date:</b> Midnight, Sunday 5th July 2026</p><p><b>Interview date:</b> 8th / 9th July 2026</p><h3>Job Summary</h3><p>Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking an organised and motivated professional to support Local Governance Committees of our village Church of England and Community Primary Schools within the South Wiltshire Hub. The role involves helping Committees fulfil statutory responsibilities in line with current legislation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Coordinating and clerking Local Governance Committee meetings</li><li>Providing accurate minutes and documentation</li><li>Managing a range of administrative tasks related to governance</li></ul><p>The post holder will work approximately 2 hours per week per Committee. Additional hours may be agreed as required. The successful candidate must attend six early‑evening meetings per year per Committee and will be expected to check emails regularly.</p><h3>Working Conditions</h3><ul><li>Flexible working across about 2 hours per week</li><li>Work can be completely remote, hybrid or in‑person</li><li>Additional hours agreed as required</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Excellent pension scheme</li><li>Flexible working and family‑friendly policies</li><li>Employee wellbeing support & counselling</li><li>Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging</li><li>Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies</li><li>Free eye tests (and glasses if required)</li><li>Free annual flu jab</li><li>Retail discounts & savings (including Wiltshire Rewards and Blue Light Card)</li><li>Emergency salary advance scheme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Ongoing career and professional development</li></ul><h3>Diversity & Inclusion</h3><p>As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants.</p><h3>Legal & Safeguarding</h3><p>Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, governors, trustees and volunteers are required to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, warnings or reprimands, even if spent. An enhanced DBS check will be conducted prior to commencement.</p><h3>Contact</h3><p>For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Sian Reed, Head of Governance and Compliance, at <a href="#">sreed@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk</a>.</p></div>