Local Governance Officer

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and organised individual to be our Local Governance Officer - Primary phase. Supporting the two Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) of our primary schools, the role will be mostly home-based, and many duties can be undertaken flexibly to meet deadlines. The LGB meetings (five per academic year) are held in the late afternoon/early evening and travel to the school sites will be required for these, together with a termly team meeting at our central team office and any additional training events/requirements. LGB meetings are scheduled in advance, with reasonable notice provided and hours will be flexibly used across the academic year to accommodate quieter and busier periods, eg leading up to a meeting. Training will be given in addition to support from the Trust Governance Officer and access to the professional governance support subscriptions held by the Trust. Why join us?

• Meaningful impact: Play a key role in strengthening governance and supporting effective leadership, helping ensure the school delivers the best possible outcomes for pupils.
• Professional environment: Work closely with experienced governors, school leaders, and Trust colleagues, contributing to high-quality, compliant governance practice across the organisation.
• Development opportunity: Enhance your expertise in governance, legislation, and organisational processes, with ongoing training and collaboration across the Trust's governance network.
What you'll do
• Support the effective operation of the primary phase Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) by providing high-quality administrative and organisational assistance.
• Prepare agendas, collate reports, and produce accurate minutes and action logs using the AI clerking tool, Scriba (full training will be given) to ensure well-run, compliant meetings.
• Advise and guide on governance procedures and statutory requirements, helping the LGB operate within the Trust's framework and legal obligations.
• Manage governance information and records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the Chair, governors, school leaders, and Trust governance colleagues to maintain strong communication and consistent governance practice across the Trust.
Where you will be based This role is part of our Governance Officer team and supports our primary schools across our Trust. It is expected this role will mainly be worked from home, however working locations are not fixed and there will be a requirement to travel to our primary schools, and our central team office on occasion.

If you
• are organised, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting effective governance;
• have strong interpersonal skills and are able to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders;
• have experience in an administrative, governance, or committee support role (or similar);
• are proactive, able to manage your workload, and can work independently with a high level of discretion;
• are confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Outlook, and Teams) and digital systems to manage information;
• have an interest in organisational processes and are willing to develop your knowledge of governance and compliance, If you're ready to use your organisational skills to make a real difference, and grow within a supportive, values-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
  
  A role where your work really matters.
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others.
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with annual employer contributions linked to salary.
• Ongoing professional development.
• employer contribution rates set by the Local Government Pension Scheme.