School Governance Adviser

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a motivated School Governance Adviser to support governance across Hampshire and work with governing bodies, headteachers and colleagues to provide high-quality advice, training and support.

The role requires experience as a school governor, strong leadership, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children. The post is hybrid with occasional travel to Hampshire locations and a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to guide strategic decision-making.
• Proactive, resilient, and collaborative.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert governance advice and guidance.
• Build strong relationships with governors and school leaders.
• Influence and challenge to drive improvement.
• Deliver training and development for governors.
• Support strategic leadership and accountability.

Skills

Influencing

Communication

Strategic guidance

Proactive

Resilient

Collaborative

Child outcomes focus

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC623567
Salary Range: £50,564 - £56,219 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Interview Date: 10 November2026

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

The Role:

If you are passionate about improving education and confident influencing others, join our high-performing School Governance Team as a skilled School Governance Adviser, and make a real impact.

Supporting school governance across Hampshire, you will bring experience as a school governor, alongside strong leadership skills and a proven track record.

You will work with governing bodies, headteachers, and colleagues to provide high-quality advice, training, and support, helping ensure effective governance and better outcomes for children and young people.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert governance advice and guidance.
• Build strong relationships with governors and school leaders.
• Influence and challenge to drive improvement.
• Deliver training and development for governors.
• Support strategic leadership and accountability.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to guide strategic decision-making.
• Proactive, resilient, and collaborative.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the School Governance Adviser role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged.

Play a meaningful role in improving governance, helping schools and academies achieve positive outcomes for young people.

Be part of a respected and high performing team with a strong national reputation.

Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Governor Support and Training Officer, School Governance Training Lead, Clerk and Governor Development Adviser, Governance Services Officer, School Governance Consultant, Governance and Compliance Adviser, School Leadership and Governance Adviser

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.