Job Description
Governance Professional Multi Academy Trust (Newham)
Pay: Negotiable minimum £30 per hour
Contract: (phone number removed)pm 3 5 days week
Location: Newham, East London
Start: ASAP / January start available
Are you an experienced Governance Professional ready to take a leading role within a growing Multi Academy Trust? Our agency is proud to be supporting a forward-thinking Trust in Newham in their search for a Governance Professional to drive governance excellence across the organisation.
Governance experience is essential
This is working for a growing MAT who offer a great culture, friendly team and benefits such as flexible working. This role offers flexible working, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Trust-wide level. Candidates love working for this client!
The Role
As the Trust s Governance Professional, you will be responsible for ensuring that all governance practice is compliant, strategic, and effective. This is a key leadership role supporting the CEO, Headteacher, Trustees and senior leaders.
You will:
- Oversee governance compliance and ensure adherence to statutory requirements
- Support the effective operation of the Trust Board, committees, and senior leadership
- Lead on developing the Trust s governance frameworks, systems and structures
- Manage, coordinate and continuously improve governance support
- Oversee policy management and statutory documentation
- Provide high-level professional advice, guidance and training to Trustees and governance teams
- Lead on governance recruitment, induction, CPD and board self-evaluation
- Clerk Trust Board and committee meetings, ensuring professionalism and compliance
- Act as a key adviser on legal, procedural and governance matters
- Support the CEO s performance review process
- Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience within governance, ideally in an education or Trust setting
- Understands statutory frameworks, company law, charity law, and education governance
- Can confidently advise senior leaders and trustees on complex governance matters
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
- Has exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills
- Can lead governance development, training and compliance processes
- Brings professionalism, diplomacy and excellent stakeholder-management skills
Professional governance qualifications (e.g. CGI) are advantageous but not essential.
Governance experience is essential
What We Offer
- Minimum £30 per hour, with higher rates for experienced candidates
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping governance across a high-performing Multi Academy Trust
- Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth
How to Apply
If you are an experienced governance professional looking for your next challenge, click Apply Now or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.
Governance experience is essential
