Senior Governance Officer

We are happy to be representing a Multi Academy Trust, with offices across the UK, who are looking to appoint a permanent Senior Governance and Compliance Officer.

This position is due to start in the new year on a full-time basis, with fully remote working aside from meetings once a month in one of three sites.

The client is offering a salary range of £49,321 - £52,326 per annum depending on experience.

This role is a great opportunity for candidates looking to grow within an organisation, as there may be opportunity to step into a Governance Manager/Head of Governance position.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Administration of the Trust's annual/termly cycle of meetings, including the AGM and SSCs
• Publication of the annual Calendar of Meetings and the Strategic Themes aligned to this
• Responsibility for management, development and maintenance of the Governor Hub including supporting colleagues and Trustees/SSC Members in their use and understanding of the system
• To support governance and related compliance including process and procedures including occasional support for the Trust Compliance Officer and Company Secretary
• To support the Policy Management and Review process, including maintenance of the Trust Policy Register, advising colleagues and Trustees as required on correct process and delegations
• Where required, delivery of governance and related training to Trustees/SSC members and liaising with senior colleagues and Heads of Service regarding occasional delivery of training in their area of expertise
• Regular liaising with and support of external Professional Governance SSC Clerks

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Previous experience in managing staff
• Senior level experience of agenda management and preparing high-quality supporting reports and minutes
• Proven successful track record of relationship management with external organisations, senior colleagues and Trustees
• Previous senior level experience of supporting/managing governance processes at Board level within the Education sector

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday (agile)
• Fully remote - once a month meeting at one of the offices - travel/accommodation covered

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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