Governance Professional & Clerk To Trustees - Prosper Together MAT

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a five-school Multi Academy Trust as a Governance Professional & Clerk to Trustees, ensuring governance effectiveness and compliance. Ideal candidates will display exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to the educational sector. Enjoy a collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for Professional Development

Flexible, Family-Friendly Working Hours

Local Government Workplace Pension

Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator, ideally within the educational sector.
• Track record of confident communication with decision-making bodies.
• Ability to challenge the Trust Board to ensure accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust.
• Act as the Company Secretary for the Trust.
• Ensure governance adheres to good practice and is compliant.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Prosper Together is a five school Multi Academy Trust (MAT) based in North Solihull (Castle Bromwich Infant & Nursery School, Castle Bromwich Junior School, Fordbridge Primary School, Kingshurst Primary School and Windy Arbor Primary School). Our vision is for the children, families, staff, and all those that form our school communities, to be empowered and enabled to be the very best they can be. We believe in the power of collaboration and sharing of great practice.

We are seeking a Governance Professional & Clerk to Trustees to be part of our evolving Trust. It is an administrative and advisory role to the Trust board. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust, ensuring governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The postholder will be the Company Secretary for the Trust and be responsible for the Trust’s Policy Framework. We are seeking to appoint a committed, reliable, conscientious and enthusiastic individual.

The successful applicant will be/have:

• Extremely organised, meticulous to detail and be able to work diligently. Will have excellent time and project management skills to achieve deadlines both independently and as part of a team

• A track record of working and communicating confidently with decision making bodies

• Confidence to challenge the Trust Board to create robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the Trust’s educational and financial performance.

• You must be an experienced, strong and highly organised administrator. Experience within the educational sector is highly desirable.

What we offer:

• A collaborative and welcoming central team

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Flexible, family-friendly working hours

• Local Government Workplace Pension

• Employee Assist Programme

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Candidates are asked to view the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available on the schools' website or click on the link on the attached advert.

Please note, we do not accept CV's. In order to apply for this vacancy, you must complete the attached application form.

Closing date: Thursday 31st July 2025 (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Friday 1st August 2025

Interviews: Thursday 7th August 2025

Further details are available by contacting Paul Jackson [e-mail] or 0121 779-8096.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mr P Jackson, Chief Finance Officer, Prosper Together Multi Academy Trust at the above e-mail address.

Attached documents
JD Governance Professional & Clerk.pdf
Privacy Notice (1).pdf
Application Form (3).doc
PS Governance Professional & Clerk.pdf
ADVERT Governance Professional.pdf