Head of Governance

London Borough of Bromley Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a dedicated Head of Governance to provide outstanding governance support and advice. The role, based in Beckenham, Kent, involves overseeing governance activities across the Trust's schools and collaborating with senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have strong governance knowledge and an ability to work autonomously while paying attention to detail. The position offers a salary range of £52,194-£55,323 per annum.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Potential for higher salary based on experience

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of governance and school policies.
• Experience providing advice to senior leaders.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective governance support to the Trust Chair and Board.
• Oversee governance activities with the Clerking and Compliance Manager.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of governance.

Skills

Knowledge of governance

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Title: Head of Governance

Location: Our Trust office is based in Beckenham, Kent but there is extensive scope for working from home. The post-holder may also be required to travel to our Trust's schools, which are all based in the London Borough of Bromley.

Salary: NJC PO5 (SCP 38-41) £52,194-£55,323 per annum. We may be open to offering a higher salary for candidates who bring significant skills or experience to the role. This role also includes access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefit scheme.

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time 36 hours per week, all year round but we will also consider part-time / term-time only working for the right candidate.

Reports to: Deputy CEO

Responsible for: Clerking and Compliance Manager and School Local Governing Body Clerk(s) (currently two staff in total)

Start Date: January 2026 but earlier starts welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly effective governance support and advice to the Trust Chair, Trust Board and Chief Executive, across the Trust's schools.
• Oversee governance activities in collaboration with the Clerking and Compliance Manager and School Local Governing Body Clerk(s).

About you

We are looking for a dedicated Head of Governance to join our Trust, to work across the Trust's schools to provide highly effective governance support and advice to the Trust Chair, Trust Board and Chief Executive.

The role requires a strong knowledge of governance, and experience with policies and procedures relating to schools. We are looking for somebody who is self-motivated with strong attention to detail, and who is able to work as part of a team as well as working confidently with senior leaders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of governance within the Trust and build on the provision which is already in place.

About us

At Impact Multi Academy Trust, we comprise of 5 secondary schools and 3 primary schools. All our schools have a shared educational ethos. We aim for everything we do to be grounded in our core values: Ambition, Inclusion, Collaboration and Trust. We are ambitious for every child. We put inclusion at the heart of our practice and believe that collaborating with and learning from others is crucial to the success of our schools.

Our schools are: Primary - Clare House Primary School, Hawes Down Primary School and Langley Park Primary School. Secondary - Darrick Wood School, Hayes School, Langley Park School for Boys, Langley Park School for Girls, Ravens Wood School.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our Trust.

Advert closing date

Tuesday 7 th October 2025

Interviews

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 13 th October 2025 but we may interview earlier in the event that we receive sufficient high quality applications early.

Please visit our website to download the Job Description and application form here: Work with Us - Impact Multi Academy Trust please send completed application forms to [e-mail]. If you would like to discuss this post with the CEO then please get in touch by contacting Rachel Hickson Deputy HR Manager at [e-mail] or calling 020 8639 5311.

Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) check