Governance Support Officer

Academy Transformation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) is seeking a Governance Support Officer to help drive governance, compliance and assurance across a large Multi-Academy Trust. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working and travel to Head Office and schools, you will work closely with the Governance & Assurance Manager and Head of Governance & Assurance.

You will support meetings, prepare papers, take minutes, maintain records, and assist with recruitment, training and policy management across ATT.

Qualifications

• Highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and interest in governance.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of schools across our local governance structure, ensuring meetings are effectively organised and conducted in line with statutory, regulatory and Trust requirements.
• Prepare and distribute meeting papers, attend meetings and produce high-quality minutes and action records.
• Provide governance and procedural support to Governors, Principals and other stakeholders.
• Support the administration of hearings and panels, including admissions, complaints, exclusions, suspensions and appeals.
• Maintain accurate governance records, databases, statutory registers and compliance trackers.
• Support Governor recruitment, induction, training and development activities.
• Assist with assurance and compliance activities, including policy management, governance workplans and risk and assurance processes.
• Support information governance processes, including Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests and data breach administration.
• Build effective working relationships with school leaders, Governors and colleagues across ATT to promote high-quality governance and compliance.

Job description

Governance Support Officer

NJC Point 14 – 18 (£29,540 FTE - £31,537 FTE)

Full time, All Year Round, 37 Hours per week

Hybrid – Homebased with requirement to travel to Head Office/Schools

Start date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity to join Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) as a Governance Support Officer, playing an important role in supporting governance, compliance and assurance activity across a large and growing Multi-Academy Trust.

As our Governance function continues to develop and expand, this is an excellent time to join the team. Working closely with the Governance & Assurance Manager and Head of Governance & Assurance, you will gain experience across a broad and varied portfolio including governance support, statutory compliance, hearings and panels, information governance, records management and assurance activities.

This role offers the opportunity to work with Governors, school leaders and colleagues across the Trust, supporting effective governance arrangements that help ensure the best outcomes for our schools and pupils.

About ATT Central

ATT Central, which is based at our head office in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to ATT academies. The Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds who work together to provide educational and operational excellence and to foster a strong ATT community.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Support a portfolio of schools across our local governance structure, ensuring meetings are effectively organised and conducted in line with statutory, regulatory and Trust requirements.

• Prepare and distribute meeting papers, attend meetings and produce high-quality minutes and action records.

• Provide governance and procedural support to Governors, Principals and other stakeholders.

• Support the administration of hearings and panels, including admissions, complaints, exclusions, suspensions and appeals.

• Maintain accurate governance records, databases, statutory registers and compliance trackers.

• Support Governor recruitment, induction, training and development activities.

• Assist with assurance and compliance activities, including policy management, governance workplans and risk and assurance processes.

• Support information governance processes, including Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests and data breach administration.

• Build effective working relationships with school leaders, Governors and colleagues across ATT to promote high-quality governance and compliance.

This role would suit a highly organised administrator who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders, has excellent attention to detail and is looking to develop their career within governance, compliance and assurance. Whether you already have governance experience or are looking to build on a strong administrative background, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and experience within a broad professional portfolio.

About ATT

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they too will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

At ATT we are passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome all applications.

Professional development is central to our success. Through ATT Institute, colleagues have access to a wide range of learning, development and progression opportunities. As part of a supportive and growing Governance & Assurance team, you will be encouraged to develop professionally and gain experience across a diverse range of governance, compliance and assurance activities.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Emily Elliott, Head of Governance & Assurance via email at [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 1st October 2026

Academy Transformation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, an online check, 2 satisfactory references and any other necessary checks.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on, ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.