Overview
Governance Officer - 1 year contract (East London or Essex)
£40,500 - £45,000 (London)
£38,000 - £42,500 (Essex)
Hybrid working - 3 days working in the school.
We are seeking a highly organised and knowledgeable Governance Officer to support effective governance across one of our clients, a Multi-Academy Trust. This role provides professional advice to the Central Federation Board (CFB) and Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), ensures compliance with DfE requirements, and delivers high-quality clerking and administrative support.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on governance legislation, policy, and best practice.
* Support Trust decision-making and compliance with DfE guidance.
* Prepare agendas, distribute papers, monitor quorum, and produce accurate minutes.
* Maintain governance records, statutory information, and compliance checks (e.g., GIAS, website requirements).
* Manage governor appointments, elections, succession planning, and training logs.
* Build effective relationships with Chairs, governors, Principals, and central team colleagues.
* Clerk CFB, committee, LGB, and statutory panel meetings (including some evenings).
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of school or academy governance. (Multi-academy trust preferred)
* Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
* Able to interpret policy and legislation and provide clear, concise advice.
* Professional, discreet, and confident working with senior leaders.
Additional information
In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative central team and will have the opportunity to shape effective governance across the Trust. For the right candidate, our client can consider a part-time solution with a 4 day working week.
Salary is dependent on experience.
Love Success is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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