Governance Coordinator - Education Trust

Westcountry Schools Trust; Ivybridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is seeking a Governance Coordinator to support governance across our 31 schools. You will administer an allocated portfolio of Community Councils, prepare accurate minutes and records, monitor actions, and coordinate member recruitment and training.

The role also supports policy approval, website compliance, and dashboards, with some evening meetings and travel to schools across the Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and Copilot; ability to learn GovernorHub and Scriba.
• Experience in education, governance, compliance, clerking or supporting volunteers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer an allocated portfolio of WeST Community Councils and be first contact for routine governance inquiries.
• Plan and support the full governance cycle, prepare minutes and records, monitor actions.
• Coordinate member recruitment, onboarding and training; ensure compliant governance procedures.
• Prepare reports and dashboards; follow up routine corrective actions and escalations.
• Support Trust-wide governance compliance, including policy approval and website monitoring; travel to schools.

Skills

Administrative skills

Meeting coordination

Minute taking

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot

GovernorHub

Scriba

Job description

Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST) is seeking a Governance Coordinator to support governance across our 31 schools. You will administer an allocated portfolio of Community Councils, prepare accurate minutes and records, monitor actions, and coordinate member recruitment and training.

The role also supports policy approval, website compliance, and dashboards, with some evening meetings and travel to schools across the Trust.