A central role at Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust, where the post-holder acts as the trust's principal governance expert across its schools. The work centres on supporting and clerking the trust board and its committees, advising on statutory requirements and improving governance systems and practice. It also includes project support linked to the trust's 2030 strategy, with bid-writing development available. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Act as the trust's principal point of expertise for governance
- Support the operation and clerking of the trust board and its committees
- Advise trustees and leaders on statutory and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in governance systems, structures and practice
- Maintain clear lines of sight from the board to schools so trustees and leaders can make well-informed decisions
- Provide expert, trusted advice and support to trustees, advocates and senior leaders
- Ensure governance across the trust is effective, compliant and continually improving
- Support a variety of projects that contribute to the 2030 strategy
- Bring organisational and communication skills to project work with senior leaders
Experience
- Strong governance experience
- Understanding of effective academy trust governance
Skills & knowledge
- Strong governance knowledge
- Authoritative, practical advice
- Highest standards of compliance and professional integrity
- Confident communication and building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Managing competing priorities with precision, initiative and close attention to detail
- Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to interpret complex information
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Commitment to enabling Extraordinary Education, Extraordinary People and Extraordinary Futures
What’s offered
- Opportunity to influence and improve governance practice
- Supportive, collaborative central team where professional growth and shared learning are valued
- Structured support and training in project coordination and bid-writing
- Flexible working options, including full-time or part-time arrangements
- Opportunity to broaden experience across the trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
