Strategic Governance Manager - Education Trust

Special Partnership Trust; St. Clement; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing tools

Training & development

Career pathways

Job summary

The Special Partnership Trust seeks a Senior Governance Lead to guide governance across the Trust, reporting to the CEO and Trustees. You will provide expert guidance on governance regulations, policies, and best practice, undertake company secretarial duties, and lead the Governance Administrator.

You will build relationships with Members, Trustees, Local Governing Bodies, headteachers and colleagues, balancing strategic oversight with detailed administration and ensuring timely, compliant

Qualifications

• Substantial governance experience with knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and balance strategic priorities with administration.
• Experience of governance within education or multi-academy trusts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate effective governance support for the Trust Board, its committees and Local Governing Bodies.
• Act as a trusted source of advice on statutory, regulatory, constitutional and procedural governance matters.
• Plan and manage governance cycles, meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain accurate governance records, statutory registers, policies and submissions, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Support the recruitment, induction, training and development of Members, Trustees and local governors.
• Undertake company secretarial duties and support the Trust's compliance with relevant legislation and governance frameworks.
• Manage and develop the Governance Administrator, promoting efficient systems and excellent service across the Trust.
• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and governance stakeholders while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Governance experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Job description

The Special Partnership Trust seeks a Senior Governance Lead to guide governance across the Trust, reporting to the CEO and Trustees. You will provide expert guidance on governance regulations, policies, and best practice, undertake company secretarial duties, and lead the Governance Administrator.

You will build relationships with Members, Trustees, Local Governing Bodies, headteachers and colleagues, balancing strategic oversight with detailed administration and ensuring timely, compliant