Governance Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Governance team as a Governance Officer based at our head office in Sawtry. This role supports the Governance Lead with vital administrative support with a multitude of tasks. From supervision of the Academy Council Clerks (clerks to school governors) to minute taking and trust-wide projects and communications. This would be a fantastic opportunity for an established Administrator looking for a new challenge. Knowledge or experience in the governance of schools would be beneficial but someone who shares our values, can bring a wealth of administrative experience, and has a proven ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation is what we're really after! The Opportunity

• A great chance to contribute to a strong, fun and enthusiastic team
• To have a meaningful impact on the governance function of a high performing Multi Academy Trust
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to a team of Academy Council Clerks (clerks to the governing body)
• To work with a multitude of stakeholders within an organisation, learning from their expertise and experience
  
  Experience of note taking and sharing agreed outcomes and actions from meetings
• Proven track record of organisation and communication.
• Knowledge of a range of software packages, especially Office 365
• Ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of stakeholders
• Comfortable working within set frameworks and deadlines
• High personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.
  
  Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
  
  Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays