About the role
This is a critical role for the Trust as it will support Trustees in delivering on their statutory responsibilities through local Governance.
The Governance Officer role sits within the Governance and Compliance Team, providing professional guidance and advice across the nine Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). You will support and clerk LGB meetings, panels and hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently and in line with Trust and statutory requirements. Working with the LGB Chairs, the Principal, Executives in the Trust and local governors, the Governance Officer(s) will ensure that each LGB works within its Terms of Reference and the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation, to deliver on its’ local responsibilities. The role will involve supporting meetings and ensuring that comprehensive and effective administrative support is provided.
In addition, the Governance Officer(s) will support across the Trust to ensure compliance and effective operations. The role provides an opportunity to deliver real impact to the schools and LGBs, working alongside the Director for Governance & Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence.
While the role offers hybrid flexibility, successful candidates must be fully committed to in-person team colla...