Trust Team Administrator – Governance & Statutory Compliance

Position: Trust Central Team Administrator – Governance & Statutory Compliance
Location: Kilmersdon

# Trust Central Team Administrator – Governance & Statutory Compliance

Employer:

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Location:

Radstock, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time Salary:
Grade 6 and scale point range 18 - 22

Posted:
29th June 2026

Expires:
12th July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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* * Role:
Trust Central Team Administrator – Governance & Statutory Compliance
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* Location:

Trust Head Office, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock
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* Start Date:

1st September 2026 (an earlier start date can be negotiated by mutual agreement)
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* Hours:

25 per week, Monday - Friday - (hours are negotiable and will be discussed at interview) PREFERENCE TO BE MADE IN APPLICATION.
**** Salary:
Grade 6 and scale point range 18 - 22, £16.35 - £17.47, full time equivalent £31,557 - £33,699 (actual annual salary £24,171 - £25,811)
** Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking an organised, proactive and highly skilled Trust Central Team Administrator – Governance & Statutory Compliance to join our central team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced educational environment and has a passion for high-quality administration, governance, compliance and supporting effective decision-making across a multi-academy trust.

Working closely with the Trust Admin Lead, school leaders, governors and trustees, you will play a key role in ensuring the Trust’s governance structures, statutory responsibilities and administrative systems operate effectively.

You will provide expert administrative support, guidance and coordination across governance, admissions, compliance and wider Trust operations, helping to maintain the highest standards of accountability and effectiveness.
** About the role
** As the Trust Central Team Administrator, you will:
* Support the delivery of effective governance across the Trust, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, including safeguarding, education legislation and website obligations.
* Provide advice and guidance to governors, trustees, clerks and school leaders on governance procedures, documentation and best practice.
* Coordinate governor recruitment, induction, training and development, supporting succession planning and diverse representation across governance structures.
* Prepare governance documentation including agendas, reports, policies, guidance materials, terms of reference and schemes of delegation.
* Provide high-level clerking support for key meetings, panels and hearings, including executive panels, complaints, exclusions and reviews where required.
* Support governance reviews, audits and monitoring activities to ensure continued improvement.
* Maintain governance systems, portals and records, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
* Support the Trust’s admissions processes, including consultation arrangements, policy compliance and liaison with Local Authorities.
* Contribute to Trust-wide projects, including onboarding new schools, developing processes and improving administrative systems.
* Support statutory information returns, compliance reporting and the preparation of reports for Trustees and senior leaders.
** About You
** We are looking for someone who is:
* Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
* Experienced in providing excellent administrative support within a busy office environment.
* Confident in communicating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
* Experienced in preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and supporting formal meetings.
* Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
* Interested in education governance, compliance and continuous improvement.
* Digitally confident, with strong skills using platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft applications and emerging AI tools to improve efficiency.
* A positive team player who takes initiative and enjoys finding solutions.
* Committed to maintaining high standards and building strong professional relationships.

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