Governance Professional Anglican Academy Trust

We are looking for 2 Governance Professionals to join our Trust, hybrid working.

Make a Difference Through Governance Behind every successful school is strong governance.

As Multi Academy Trusts continue to grow in size, complexity and responsibility, governance has become one of the most important functions in education. Effective governance ensures the right decisions are made for pupils, staff and communities, providing accountability, challenge and strategic oversight that directly supports educational success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Governance and Compliance Team and develop a rewarding career in a professional field that is rapidly growing across the education sector.

We are looking for an organised, motivated and relationship-focused individual to support our Academy Committees and contribute to Trust-wide governance activities. You do not need extensive governance experience to apply. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships, manage information accurately, communicate effectively and work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Governance is no longer viewed as a purely administrative function. It is now recognised as a specialist profession which plays a vital role in ensuring schools are well led, compliant, accountable and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in governance, compliance and education leadership.
• Work directly with school leaders, governors and senior Trust colleagues.
• Gain experience supporting strategic decision-making.
• Build skills in policy, compliance, project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Access ongoing professional development and training. Become part of a growing profession that is increasingly valued within Multi Academy Trusts nationwide.

To support high quality governance by contributing to the wider work of the central governance and compliance team.

To provide advice and guidance to the Academy Committee on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

To contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the central governance and compliance team and Academy committee by providing administrative and organisational support.

Contributing to Trust-wide Governance Work

• completing agreed governance administration tasks that support central processes.
• assisting with the coordination and tracking of Trust policy reviews.
• preparing content and updates for governance newsletters and communications.
• contributing to delivery of the Governance Strategic Plan.
• sharing insights from AC work to inform Trust governance activity.
• supporting Trust‑wide projects, data collection and the preparation of board‑level information.
• ensuring governance systems and documentation are accurate and well‑maintained.
• participating in governance team meetings, CPD and contributing to shared planning.
• Prepare and circulate documents in line with Trust templates and quality standards.
• Contribute suggestions to improve governance processes, documentation and digital systems to support greater efficiency and consistency.

Support allocated ACs by:

• preparing agendas in partnership with Chairs and Headteachers.
• coordinating and distributing meeting papers on time.
• ensuring meetings are well‑structured, inclusive and quorate.
• providing clear, accurate minutes that record actions and responsibilities.
• following up on actions and updating Chairs.
• advising on procedural and compliance requirements.
• ensuring AC membership records, terms of office and checks (e.g. DBS) are kept up to date.
• managing elections and appointments in line with Trust procedures.
• supporting ACs to understand their remit, responsibilities and reporting requirements.
• building positive, professional relationships with Chairs, governors and school leaders.

• AC membership, terms of office, appointments and resignations
• registers of interests and statutory information
• AC minutes and supporting documents
• governance portals and communication platforms
• records of CPD and…