Governance Professional (Senior Administrator)

Diverse Academies Trust; Retford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing advice

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle savings

Health cash plan

Childcare - breakfast and after school

Job summary

Diverse Academies Trust is seeking a Governance Professional to provide high‑quality administration across academy governance. You will coordinate Academy Committee meetings from planning through to follow‑up, prepare agendas and reports, produce minutes and maintain governance records, while monitoring actions and deadlines.

This flexible, agile role blends time at the Head Office, within academies and work‑from‑home arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience supporting governance or senior meetings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Academy Committee meetings from planning through to follow-up.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, reports and meeting documentation.
• Produce high-quality minutes and maintain governance records.
• Monitor actions, track progress and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Provide procedural advice and support to governors, committee chairs and academy leaders.
• Coordinate suspension and exclusion review processes in line with statutory guidance.
• Support the recruitment, induction and development of governors.
• Advise on governance processes, complaints and Trust procedures.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across academies and the wider Trust.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance administration and increase efficiency.

Skills

Governance

Administration

MS Office

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a rewarding and varied professional administration role at the heart of academy governance. You'll play a key part in ensuring effective decision-making across our academies, providing the high-quality organisation, coordination and support that enables governance to operate at its best.

You’ll be trusted to manage complex processes, build productive relationships with leaders and governors, provide procedural advice and ensure governance activities are delivered professionally, accurately and efficiently.

You’ll work closely with governors, academy leaders and colleagues across the Trust, managing competing priorities, solving problems, anticipating requirements and delivering exceptional administrative support that has a direct impact on outcomes for children and young people.

If you’re a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys being the person others rely on to keep things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. This role offers a flexible and agile approach to working, with time spent at our Head Office, within academies and working from home. We are also committed to supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including flexibility around start and finish times.

As a Governance Professional, you will:

• Coordinate and manage Academy Committee meetings from planning through to follow-up
• Prepare and distribute agendas, reports and meeting documentation
• Produce high-quality minutes and maintain accurate governance records
• Monitor actions, track progress and ensure key deadlines are met
• Provide procedural advice and support to governors, committee chairs and academy leaders
• Coordinate suspension and exclusion review processes in line with statutory guidance
• Support the recruitment, induction and development of governors
• Advise on governance processes, complaints and Trust procedures
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across academies and the wider Trust
• Identify opportunities to improve governance administration and increase efficiency

• About You

  You will be an organised, proactive and highly professional administrator with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

  You will enjoy working with a wide range of people, building effective relationships and taking ownership of your work. You’ll be comfortable handling sensitive information, organising complex schedules and ensuring that important processes are completed accurately and on time.

  We’re particularly interested in candidates who:

  • Take pride in delivering exceptional administrative support
  • Have strong organisational and planning skills
  • Communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders
  • Are self‑motivated and able to work independently
  • Can manage competing deadlines and changing priorities
  • Have excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Are confident using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Enjoy identifying solutions and improving ways of working

Experience of governance, education or supporting senior‑level meetings would be advantageous. However, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, a professional approach and a willingness to learn.

Working pattern and salary

30 hours per week: Actual salary - £21,471 - Supporting 3 Local Academy Committees

37 hours: Actual salary - £26,482 - Supporting 4 Local Academy Committees

Each Local Academy Committee meets six times per year, with some meetings taking place outside normal working hours.

You will also spend time within the academies you support, developing relationships with senior leaders, staff and local communities.

Why join Diverse Academies Trust?

Diverse Academies is a multi‑academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Nicola Benson [e-mail] to arrange, or for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 16.6%
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date:1 November 2026

Interview date: 5 November 2026

Start date:As soon as possible

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Benson [e-mail]

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.