Governance Officer

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.,

• 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.
  
  Are you passionate about high-quality governance and making a meaningful impact in education? The White Horse Federation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to support and enhance our governance processes across the Trust.
  
  Hours: Full time - 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 Join The White Horse Federation - Strengthening Governance Across Our Trust The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing the very best education for our students.,
• 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., 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