Regional Governance Professional South & Central
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Job Location:
Portsmouth - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a professional positive and peoplecentred Regional Governance Professional to deliver highquality governance support across our Portsmouth schools and Central Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education thrives in a fastpaced environment and enjoys working with people.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with our Governors Trustees schools and colleagues across the Trust to ensure governance arrangements are effective compliant and continuously improving. You will provide expert clerking advice and guidance while also contributing to Trustwide governance and compliance projects.
The role requires a confident professional who can build strong relationships manage statutory processes with accuracy and support governing boards to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.
- Deliver a professional governance service to academies within your region the Trust Board and subsidiary boards
- Provide a professional and compliant clerking service to various boards panels and committees
- Provide timely accurate agendas papers minutes and followup actions in line with statutory and Trust requirements
- Lead or contribute to Trustwide governance and compliance projects including training and development resources
- Analyse governance KPI data and support improvement planning through Governance Oversight Meetings
Please note: the role involves some evening meetings regular travel within the Portsmouth area and occasional travel to Kent (approximately three times per year).
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of clerking or supporting governing bodies (education sector experience desirable)
- Has experience working within regulatory frameworks and confidentiality
- Is highly organised detailfocused and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Can communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
- Is confident providing advice and guidance including in sensitive or formal panel settings
Why Join Us
- Be part of a high-performing highly respected team known for exceptional delivery and collaboration.
- Make a real impactacross the Trust through strong leadership and meaningful governance support.
- Benefit from a well-structured inductionand ongoing career development opportunities.
- Work within a culturewhere wellbeing recognition and aspirations are genuinely valued and supported.
About You
About Us
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
Next steps:
Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal conversation please contact:Jennifer Coates Head of Governance & Compliance at emailprotected.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please emailemailprotected
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of Primary, Comprehensive and Grammar Schools. Our mission is to Transform Life Chances for all students.
