Senior Governance Officer

3 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom The Church of England Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as Assistant Director of Education. This is a full-time position that involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote education with a Christian purpose.

Key Responsibilities
  • Senior Governance Role: The postholder will provide strategic leadership for the recruitment and appointment of foundation governance appointments in maintained schools and academy trusts.
  • Education Governance: Ensure clear processes and guidance in relation to the Diocesan role and requirements for governance in CE schools and academies are in place and operating effectively.
  • Church School Governance: Provide ongoing Church school specific governance information, guidance, advice, training and support to school and academy trust leaders and those involved in CE school governance.
  • Admissions: Provision of guidance, advice and support in relation to CE school admissions where the school/academy trust is the admissions authority.
Requirements
  • Operated at a senior level within governance previously and preferably within the education sector.
  • Strong personal commitment to promoting education with a Christian purpose.
  • Understanding of the Church of England's Vision for Education.

This is a values-led organisation, reflecting our Christian ethos, and we encourage engagement and collaboration. Our benefits include a generous pension scheme and support for employee wellbeing.



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