Governance Officer

We are looking for a highly organised and professional Governance Officer to join our Governance team and provide high-quality support to the Director of Governance, our Corporation and its Committees.

This is an interesting and varied role for someone who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, has excellent attention to detail and can confidently manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Working closely with the Director of Governance, you will help ensure that our governance arrangements run smoothly and effectively. You will coordinate Corporation and Committee meetings, manage meeting schedules and governance documentation, maintain governor records and our Governor Hub, and support the preparation and servicing of meetings.

You will also work with report writers to ensure papers are prepared to agreed deadlines, coordinate meeting arrangements and maintain accurate records relating to governor appointments, attendance, declarations of interest and development., This is a great opportunity to gain or further develop your experience of corporate governance within the Further Education sector, working closely with the Director of Governance, Governors and the College's Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

You will be someone who is highly organised, accurate and comfortable working with confidential and sometimes sensitive information.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people. You will be able to work independently, prioritise your workload and meet deadlines, while maintaining a consistently high standard of work.

Experience of governance or policy work would be advantageous, alongside experience of minute taking and drafting professional documents.

At Waltham Forest College, our mission is to deliver outstanding technical and professional learning that raises aspirations, develops skills and creates futures, underpinned by our values of Excellence, Inclusion and Integrity.

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.