Regional Governance Officer

The Regional Governance Officer will report into Head of School Governance. This role will be based in Birmingham with at least 2 days a week spent in schools. Travel to London to participate in all team meetings will be expected at least once every half term (expenses will be paid). The Regional Governance Officer is a key member of the governance support for Ark Schools. The RGO will work closely with the Head of School Governance and other members of the Governance Team to provide comprehensive support to our Schools and Local Governing Bodies. The Regional Governance Officer will also provide clerking support to Local Governing Bodies in their region. Responsibilities Manage stage 2 complaints, permanent exclusions, independent review panels, and admissions for all schools in the region, ensuring all paperwork is of the correct standard, meetings take place within statutory deadlines, and panels are convened as required. Prepare all documentation for Local Governing Body meetings, including agenda planning, attendance records and coordination of full packs using Governor Hub. Oversee all governor recruitment, compliance with legislation (DBS and KCSIE), and the full schedule of governor training, including managing all term renewals of governors. Coordinate Ofsted packs for Birmingham Schools, and act as the key contact between Schools and Chair of Governors. Maintain the School's governance page ensuring contact details and governor details are kept up to date. Work with colleagues across the network to innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local governance, including exploring the use of AI and new technologies and systems to support meeting preparation and minutes. Qualifications Experience of governance in an education, public sector, or charity environment. Experience of organising meetings, agendas and taking accurate and concise minutes. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience in working to multiple deadlines and managing competing priorities. Right to work in the U.K. English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4 or above. CGI qualification or similar (desirable). About Ark Ark is a charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background. Our network of 39 schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Why work for Ark? At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it's needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures. Make a difference where it matters most. We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children's lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country. Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. Take your career in your own direction. We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network. Learning at every stage: We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That's why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you're at, we'll support you to be the best that you can be. #J-18808-Ljbffr