Governance officer

Overview

Governance Officer - (East London or Essex)

Salary: £40,500 - £45,000 (London); £38,000 - £42,500 (Essex)

Hybrid working- 2-3 days in the school.

We are seeking a highly organised and knowledgeable Governance Officer to support effective governance across one of our clients, a Multi-Academy Trust. This role provides professional advice to the Central Federation Board (CFB) and Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), ensures compliance with DfE requirements, and delivers high-quality clerking and administrative support.

• Provide expert advice on governance legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Support Trust decision-making and compliance with DfE guidance.
• Prepare agendas, distribute papers, monitor quorum, and produce accurate minutes.
• Maintain governance records, statutory information, and compliance checks (e.g., GIAS, website requirements).
• Manage governor appointments, elections, succession planning, and training logs.
• Build effective relationships with Chairs, governors, Principals, and central team colleagues.
• Clerk CFB, committee, LGB, and statutory panel meetings (including some evenings).

• Strong understanding of school or academy governance. (Multi-academy trust preferred)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Able to interpret policy and legislation and provide clear, concise advice.
• Professional, discreet, and confident working with senior leaders.

You will join a supportive and collaborative central team and will have the opportunity to shape effective governance across the Trust. For the right candidate, our client can consider a part-time solution, with a 4 day working week.

Salary is dependent on experience.

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