What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification - Essential or Desirable
Qualifications
Degree in related subject or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience - E
Professional qualification in related subject - D
Post graduate qualification in relevant qualification - D
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes - E
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities. - E
Experience interpreting procedures or structured documentation. - E
Experience in business risk & controls, corporate governance, assurance, or policy management. - E
Proven ability to be able to present information in a logical and systematic manner and to interpret data with skill and understanding to inform decision-making - E
Experience coordinating governance activities or policy approval processes - D
Experience interacting with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defence. - D
Ability to interpreting legislation, non-statutory guidance, policies, and procedures to enhance and develop governance systems and assurance frameworks - D
Knowledge / Experience
Experience of working with volunteers and/or governors - E
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - E
Strong organisational and administrative skills. - E
High attention to detail and accuracy. - E
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work well under pressure. - E
Ability to quickly understand new information, systems, and processes. - E
Confident in identifying risks and proposing effective mitigations - E
Experienced of leading and implementing successful projects - E
Proven record of collaborative working with Executive/Senior Management and external stakeholders - E
Strong commitment to confidentiality, integrity and high professional standards. - E
Working knowledge and experience of working within the education sector - D
Awareness of child protection / safeguarding issues - D
Experience of School Management Information Systems (e.g., SIMS) - D
What the school offers its staff
Excellent benefits package which includes: 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and access to a range of retailer discounts through schemes including Blue Light Card
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.