Governance Support Officer

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Star Academies Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Governance Support Officer to join our team at Star Academies. As a key member of our Governance and Assurance team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of outstanding governance and assurance services to our schools and trust.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality governance support, administration, and advice to our trust or school committees, ensuring that they have the necessary information and resources to make informed decisions. You will work closely with our senior leadership team, trustees, Star Central staff, schools, and governors to ensure that our governance and assurance services are effective and efficient.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. You will also need to be highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide governance support, administration, and advice to trust or school committees
  • Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documents
  • Develop and implement effective governance and assurance processes and procedures
  • Collaborate with senior leadership team, trustees, and other stakeholders to ensure effective governance and assurance services
  • Provide high-quality written and verbal communication to support governance and assurance services
Requirements
  • A Level/NVQ qualification Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage own workload effectively
  • Awareness and interest in academy/corporate governance and the need to ensure regulatory needs are met
About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment, and the professions.

Our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed: Success, Tenacity, Aspiration, Resilience, and Empathy. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that enables our employees to thrive and reach their full potential.

We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements, and healthcare cash plans. We are also committed to providing ongoing professional development and training opportunities to support the growth and success of our employees.



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