Head of Governance

**Head of Governance and Trust Secretary**

Full time (37 hrs per week) and full year.

**Salary range: £50,512 to £56,008**

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable governance professional to join the Central Team of our expanding Multi-Academy Trust.

Occupying a key and influential co-ordinating role within the organisation, the post-holder will be responsible for maintaining the highest standard of Trust governance, managing the interface between the Trust Board, its subcommittees and senior managers and facilitating the smooth operation of the Trust’s formal decision-making and reporting processes. A key aspect of the role is the ability to forward plan and support a range of committee meetings and ensure these are accurately and concisely recorded. You will also take a lead role in the recruitment, induction and training of Trustees and Governors

Applicants should have the ability to act with impartiality, diplomacy and discretion while providing independent, high-quality guidance on statutory, constitutional, operational procedural and ethical issues as they affect the Trust Board and its subcommittees.

You will also need to have excellent communication skills and be confident in liaising with senior leaders of an organisation. You should possess a high level of personal organisation skills and the ability to act on your own initiative and work to tight deadlines, within set procedures.

We offer a generous package with benefits including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, LGPS defined benefit pension scheme, free on-site parking and a variety of staff benefits and discounts.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £50,512.00-£56,008.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person