Senior Governance Professional

Salary

£35,570 - £39,481 FTE (Actual salary £31,995 - £35,513)

I SCP 23 - 27

Permanent

Full-Time

Skipton, North Yorkshire, Northern Star Academies Trust

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all our primary and secondary academies are rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Governance Professional to join our small expert governance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality governance across our Trust and making a real impact on our strategic success.

Working closely with the Governance Lead, you will deliver a first‑class governance support service, ensuring compliance, best practice, and efficient governance operations across the Trust. This is a varied position combining governance, compliance, and high‑level administration, where your judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail will be essential.

• Provide expert advice to Trustees and governance stakeholders on legal, constitutional, and procedural matters
• Ensure the Trust meets all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Plan and manage governance meetings, including agenda setting, attendance, and minute‑taking
• Maintain accurate and compliant records, ensuring policy adherence
• Monitor developments in legislation and governance best practice
• Support recruitment, induction, and training of governance members
• Coordinate hearings and panels (e.g., complaints, exclusions, disciplinary matters)
• Provide guidance on data protection, FOI, and subject access requests
• Ensure school websites and policies remain compliant and up to date
• Build strong communication systems across all levels of governance

• Has strong knowledge or experience of governance, compliance, or regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
• Can provide clear, impartial, and well‑informed advice
• Is highly discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and manages competing priorities effectively
• Is flexible, with the ability to attend occasional evening meetings and travel within the Trust

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay
• A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high‑street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, 5th July 2026

Interview Date:
Thursday 9th July

Expected Working

Start Date:

1st September