Governance officer in City of London

Governance Officer – 1 year contract (East London or Essex)

£40,500 – £45,000 (London)

£38000-£42500 (Essex)

Hybrid working- 3 days working in the school.

We are seeking a highly organised and knowledgeable Governance Officer to support effective governance across one of our clients, a Multi-Academy Trust. This role provides professional advice to the Central Federation Board (CFB) and Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), ensures compliance with DfE requirements, and delivers high-quality clerking and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on governance legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Support Trust decision-making and compliance with DfE guidance.
• Prepare agendas, distribute papers, monitor quorum, and produce accurate minutes.
• Maintain governance records, statutory information, and compliance checks (e.g., GIAS, website requirements).
• Manage governor appointments, elections, succession planning, and training logs.
• Build effective relationships with Chairs, governors, Principals, and central team colleagues.
• Clerk CFB, committee, LGB, and statutory panel meetings (including some evenings).

The ideal Governance Officer :

• Strong understanding of school or academy governance. (Multi-academy trust preferred)

Excellent communication, organisation, an…