Governance Professional

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Governance Professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a governance team, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring effective governance practices within an educational context. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader with a passion for education and a commitment to collaborative working. If you are energetic, confident, and aspire to make a significant impact in governance, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and creativity in education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bespoke CPD opportunities

Mentoring and coaching opportunities

Work across multiple schools

Qualifications

• Strong governance experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to establish and develop excellent stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance team and manage governance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance practices.

Skills

Governance experience

Relationship building

Leadership

Educational knowledge

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Title: Governance Professional

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join us as a Governance Professional. Based at our head office in Strood, the successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Administration and Governance, leading the governance team of two Officers and an Administrator.

We seek an individual who can confidently establish and develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a highly effective and inspirational leader, with strong governance experience in an educational setting.

As a community, we believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practice. If you want to be part of a team that embraces innovation and creativity, we are interested to hear from you.

What we are offering:

1. A competitive salary commensurate with the profile of the post
2. Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities
3. The opportunity to work across multiple Leigh Academies Trust schools

We would like to hear from candidates who are:

1. An excellent Governance Professional passionate about education with strong subject knowledge
2. Collaborative and able to build strong professional relationships
3. Energetic with a can-do attitude
4. Confident and with strong career aspirations

We are committed to appointing the best candidate, and our application process will reflect our dedication to selecting the right person.

If interested candidates wish to discuss the position before applying, they can contact Emma Johnson, Head of Administration and Governance, at k.

Closing date: Monday 9th September 2024, 9am

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 10th September 2024

Interview date: Friday 20th September 2024

The trust is committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Our safeguarding policies are robust and in place across the Trust.