Governance and Development Officer

Are you ready to shape the future of school governance and make a lasting impact on pupils' life chances? Join Creative Education Trust as our Governance and Development Officer and help drive excellence, transparency, and strategic growth across our Trust's governance structures.

Job Title: Governance and Development Officer

Location: Home-based with occasional travel to our Head Office and Schools within the trust

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum full time equivalent

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Open to part time (30 hours per week) or full time (37 hours per week) – 52 weeks

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025

Shortlist Date: Thursday 30th October 2025

Interview Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at our London Head Office

About You
As a Governance and Development Officer at Creative Education Trust, you'll play a vital role in supporting effective, compliant, and developmental governance across our schools. Working closely with the Head of Governance, you'll help ensure our Trust Board, committees, and Local Academy Councils operate with confidence, clarity, and strategic impact, ultimately contributing to better life chances for every pupil.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• A solid understanding of governance frameworks and statutory responsibilities within education or regulated sectors.
• Experience in clerking, compliance, or governance support, with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence in preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and managing governance documentation.
• The ability to build positive relationships with trustees, governors, and school leaders to promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to professional development and has relevant training or experience in governance, compliance, or education leadership.

About The Governance Department
The Governance department plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective management and strategic direction of the Trust's academies. The governance framework is designed to uphold integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence across all schools within the Trust. This framework includes multiple layers such as the Trust Board, Academy Councils, and the Executive Leadership Team, all working collaboratively to oversee financial management, educational performance, and strategic initiatives. The Governance and Compliance team supports these efforts, ensuring consistency and adherence to the Trust's Scheme of Delegation.

About Creative Education Trust
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to our Recruitment Manager , and we'll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.