Governance Professional

Isle Education Trust; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Isle Education Trust is seeking an experienced governance professional to cler k the Board of Trustees and committees, and to coordinate governance activity across the Trust. You will support decision-making, manage policy processes, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes developing high-quality governance advice, coordinating council records, and engaging with Trustees and volunteers to drive improvements across the Trust. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting boards, committees or governance bodies.
• Ability to produce clear, professional minutes.
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret guidance and legislation confidently.

Responsibilities

• Clerking the Board of Trustees and Committee meetings.
• Supporting Academy Oversight Committees.
• Managing governance compliance and assurance activities.
• Maintaining governance records and registers.
• Coordinating policy management and review processes.
• Supporting Trustee recruitment, induction and development.
• Managing complaints, appeals and hearing administration.
• Producing governance reports and compliance updates.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Minutes drafting

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Interpretation of guidance

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Trustees, Academy Oversight Committees and senior leaders to ensure governance remains effective, compliant and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

This is far more than a traditional clerking role. You will be responsible for coordinating governance activity across the Trust, supporting strategic decision-making, managing policy governance processes, administering complaints and appeals, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and providing high-quality advice on governance procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Clerking the Board of Trustees and Committee meetings.
• Supporting Academy Oversight Committees.
• Managing governance compliance and assurance activities.
• Maintaining governance records and registers.
• Coordinating Trust-wide policy management and review processes.
• Supporting Trustee recruitment, induction and development.
• Managing complaints, appeals and hearing administration.
• Producing governance reports and compliance updates.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience supporting boards, committees or governance bodies.
• Possesses outstanding organisational and administrative skills.
• Can produce clear, professional and accurate minutes.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Can build positive relationships with senior leaders and volunteers.
• Is able to interpret guidance and legislation confidently.
• Is committed to high standards, integrity and continuous improvement.

Why Join Isle Education Trust?

• Opportunity to influence governance across a growing Trust.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive culture.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Trustees and educational leaders.