Group Secretary and Governance Lead

Group Secretary and Governance Lead

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Independent Schools Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead governance and compliance for Repton Group, ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Company: Repton School, a prestigious institution with a commitment to excellence.
  • Benefits: Pension scheme, private healthcare, sports centre membership, and cycle to work schemes.
  • Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in governance while working in a supportive educational environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in governance and knowledge of relevant legislation required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Location: Repton and Repton Prep, with occasional travel across RFS UK schools.

Contract: Permanent, year-round role

Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Benefits:

  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Insurance
  • Sports Centre Membership (family)
  • Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Role Overview:

Repton School is looking to appoint a Group Secretary and Governance Lead. The Group Secretary and Governance Lead is accountable for provision of the Group Secretariat function, driving best in class governance, including corporate, charity and regulatory compliance and support to the Repton Group. They will have experience and good working knowledge of all applicable legislation, regulations and guidance and will ensure systems are in place to communicate key updates and associated training. The Group Secretary and Governance Lead is also accountable for the successful provision of all services of Clerk to the Governing Body to schools within the group, and for the provision of support and advice to any other Clerks within the group, as required.

The closing date for applications for this role is 28th July 2026.

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team.

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The Independent Schools Council

Contact Details:

The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Group Secretary and Governance Lead

Governance Knowledge
Corporate Compliance
Charity Law Understanding
Regulatory Compliance
Legislative Knowledge
Communication Skills
Training Development