Senior Governance Professional

We are looking for a professional who:

• Has strong knowledge or experience of governance, compliance, or regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
• Can provide clear, impartial, and well-informed advice
• Is highly discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages competing priorities effectively
• Is flexible, with the ability to attend occasional evening meetings and travel within the Trust

About the role
Working closely with the Governance Lead, you will deliver a first-class governance support service, ensuring compliance, best practice, and efficient governance operations across the Trust. This is a varied position combining governance, compliance, and high-level administration, where your judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail will be essential.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to Trustees and governance stakeholders on legal, constitutional, and procedural matters
• Ensure the Trust meets all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Plan and manage governance meetings, including agenda setting, attendance, and minute-taking
• Maintain accurate and compliant records, ensuring policy adherence
• Monitor developments in legislation and governance best practice
• Support recruitment, induction, and training of governance members
• Coordinate hearings and panels (e.g., complaints, exclusions, disciplinary matters)
• Provide guidance on data protection, FOI, and subject access requests
• Ensure school websites and policies remain compliant and up to date
• Build strong communication systems across all levels of governance