Education Governance & Development Officer

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a proactive Governor Support and Development Officer to strengthen governance across our schools and academies. You will work with governors, clerks and leaders, delivering high‑quality guidance, training and development to improve educational outcomes for children and young people.

You will lead governance training, promote safeguarding as a priority, build strong stakeholder relationships, and share governance intelligence to keep boards informed of

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting, advising or working with governing boards, committees, trustees, school leaders, or other stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality training and development programmes for governors and governance professionals.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and practical support to school governors, trustees, clerks and school leaders.
• Promote safeguarding as a governance priority and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Governance

Communication

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a proactive Governor Support and Development Officer to strengthen governance across our schools and academies. You will work with governors, clerks and leaders, delivering high‑quality guidance, training and development to improve educational outcomes for children and young people.

You will lead governance training, promote safeguarding as a priority, build strong stakeholder relationships, and share governance intelligence to keep boards informed of