Governance Officer

The Trust is seeking to appoint two Governance Officers to support governance across its schools. To provide high-quality governance, clerking and administrative support to Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) and governance forums across the Trust, ensuring governance arrangements operate effectively, professionally and in line with Trust procedures and statutory requirements. The Governance Officer will act as the first point of contact for Local Governing Bodies, Governors and school leaders in relation to governance administration, meeting processes and routine governance matters, providing first-line procedural advice and support within established governance frameworks. The role will support the effective operation of governance through the coordination of meetings, maintenance of governance records, administration of governance processes and provision of procedural guidance, escalating complex or high-risk governance matters to the Director of Governance where appropriate. The postholder will contribute to the development of consistent governance practices across the Trust and support Governors and school leaders in discharging their responsibilities effectively.