Senior Governance Officer

Job details

• Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,136.60 - £35,402.80 Annually (FTE)

Senior Governance Officer job summary

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The role: Senior Governance Officer

Hours: Full time - 37 hours Monday to Friday - Term time + (41 working weeks) Term time + 2 weeks + inset days

Contract: Permanent

Salary grade: (Actual Salary) Grade N - £31,136.60 - 35,402.80

Start: ASAP

Please note this role has travel between school locations - a vehicle will be required.

Join [Employer hidden] - Strengthening Governance Across Our Trust

[Employer hidden] is a Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing the very best education for our students.

Are you passionate about high-quality governance and making a meaningful impact in education? [Employer hidden] is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to support and enhance our governance processes across the Trust.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Director of Governance to ensure our governance frameworks, processes, and documentation meet all statutory, regulatory, and best-practice standards. You will play a key role in maintaining excellence, consistency, and compliance across our schools.

We can offer you:

• A busy and varied role where no two days are the same!
• A friendly, supportive team who are committed to providing a high quality service.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students, staff and school improvement.
• Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities.
• A range of employee benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, car purchase scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.

We are looking for a candidate who can:

• Support the development, effectiveness and consistency of Local Governance Committees across the Trust, working closely with Chairs, Headteachers and the Director of Governance
• Provide professional advice and guidance to LGC Chairs and members on governance roles, responsibilities, constitutional matters and effective practice.
• Act as Clerk to a defined number of Local Governance Committees, providing a professional, high-quality clerking service.
• Support the Director of Governance in providing assurance to Trustees and senior leaders that local governance arrangements are effective and compliant
• Provide advice and practical support on complex or sensitive governance matters at local level, including, exclusion panels.
• Work closely with the Director of Governance to develop governance documentation, templates, guidance and training materials.
• Commit to ongoing professional development in governance, clerking and regulatory compliance.

The Advantages of joining our Trust

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network, men's wellbeing network and women's wellbeing network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join our People Team, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.