Governance Administrator

Herts for Learning Ltd.; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing package

LGPS pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Governance Administrator role sits at the heart of Aspire Academies Trust, supporting governance professionals with clerking duties across six LABs. The hybrid position combines Hemel Hempstead office work with remote or LAB meetings at Aspire schools.

Responsibilities include planning agendas, minutes, action tracking, member recruitment, onboarding and coordinating the annual LAB meeting cycle, with travel across Hemel Hempstead and Watford as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative skills, including accuracy and written/verbal communication.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to independently travel to all sites across Hemel Hempstead and Watford.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual cycle of Local Advisory Body meetings, planning agendas with Chairs.
• Attend LAB meetings as Clerk to the Board, prepare documentation and minutes.
• Record and monitor actions and ensure governance compliance.
• Coordinate member recruitment, onboarding and policy scheduling across Aspire.
• Travel to six Aspire schools in Hemel Hempstead and Watford as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel to sites

Professional development

Job description

GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATOR

Position: Governance Administrator
Hours: 20hrs per week, to be worked over minimum of 3 working days per week (term time + 1 week)
Location: Hybrid working between Central Services Office in Hemel Hempstead (approx 10 hours per week) and remote or LAB Meetings at Aspire schools (approx 10 hours per week)
Salary (FTE): £26,718 - £27,983 per annum (FTE)
Salary (OTE): £12,353 - £12,938 per annum (Actual)
Salary will be adjusted in line with the support staff pay award increase when announced
Job Description:

Join us in a key governance administration role, where you'll support our Governance Professional by acting as clerk and managing the effective operation of our six Local Advisory Bodies, helping to ensure strong compliance, robust governance practices, and meaningful board engagement. You will also manage the coordination of member recruitment, onboarding, and schedule of policies across Aspire.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the annual cycle of Local Advisory Body (LAB) meetings, working closely with Chairs to plan agendas and ensure the smooth running of governance activities. You will attend all LAB meetings in person, acting as Clerk to the Board, preparing documentation, taking accurate minutes, and recording and monitoring actions. Each of Aspire's six schools holds one LAB meeting per term, resulting in 18 meetings across the academic year. Meetings are held across Aspire's schools in Hemel Hempstead and Watford, requiring travel to and from schools. Meetings typically take place during the school day or in the early evening and usually last approximately 1.5 hours.

We are a thriving MAT of six schools in Hertfordshire, supported by a well-established central services team. We have a people-first culture that values staff voice, embraces innovation and continuous improvement, and are committed to evolving and strengthening our governance arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, stakeholder engagement and making a meaningful impact, offering a varied and rewarding role at the heart of governance across Aspire.

THE CANDIDATE

Previous governance and/or clerking experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Essential skills:

• Excellent administrative skills, including accuracy and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• Ability to independently travel to all sites across Hemel Hempstead and Watford

Desirable skills:

• Proven experience in a governance clerking role
• Experience of supporting governance compliance within an academy trust

THE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Aspire Academies Trust offers:

• Supportive culture: A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Staff wellbeing package: Includes free school lunches, flu vaccinations, eye tests, parking and Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• CPD: A variety of professional development opportunities
• Opportunities: The chance to evolve the role and make a lasting impact on governance across our Trust

Please contact Lynn Taylor, Senior HR Officer on 07398 140241 or email [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement: Aspire 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. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). Equal Opportunities: To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.