Senior Governance OfficerEDV/2026/WHF/57539

Applications will be reviewed as received; if a suitable candidate is identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore early application is encouraged.

About This Role

• Hours: Full time – 37 hours Monday to Friday – Term time + (41 working weeks). Term time + 2 weeks + inset days.
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade N – £31,136.60 – £35,402.80
• Start: ASAP
• Travel between school locations – vehicle required.

Join The White Horse Federation – Strengthening Governance Across Our Trust

The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing the very best education for our students. Are you passionate about high-quality governance and making a meaningful impact in education? The White Horse Federation is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented professional to support and enhance our governance processes across the Trust. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Director of Governance to ensure our governance frameworks, processes, and documentation meet all statutory, regulatory, and best‑practice standards. You will play a key role in maintaining excellence, consistency, and compliance across our schools.

We Can Offer You

• A busy and varied role where no two days are the same!
• A friendly, supportive team who are committed to providing a high quality service.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students, staff and school improvement.
• Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities.
• A range of employee benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.

We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Can

• Support the development, effectiveness and consistency of Local Governance Committees across the Trust, working closely with Chairs, Headteachers and the Director of Governance.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to LGC Chairs and members on governance roles, responsibilities, constitutional matters and effective practice.
• Act as Clerk to a defined number of Local Governance Committees, providing a professional, high-quality clerking service.
• Support the Director of Governance in providing assurance to Trustees and senior leaders that local governance arrangements are effective and compliant.
• Provide advice and practical support on complex or sensitive governance matters at local level, including exclusion panels.
• Work closely with the Director of Governance to develop governance documentation, templates, guidance and training materials.
• Commit to ongoing professional development in governance, clerking and regulatory compliance.

The Advantages of joining our Trust Benefits Package

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network, men's wellbeing network and women's wellbeing network
• Discounts for Teachers – all staff within the Trust
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Ready to apply? We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join our People Team, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.