Trust Governance Professional (Strategic Lead) at Coppice Primary Partnership
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About this Role
Salary: Kent Scheme G (£34,421 – £38,304 pro rata)
Hours: c. 350 hours per annum (with additional hours by agreement)
Location: West Kent – Trust offices and schools (Coxheath, Loose and Snodland)
This role includes:
· Advising the Trust Board, its committees, and Members on governance law and compliance.
· Leading governance frameworks, recruitment, induction, training, and evaluation of trustees and governors.
· Acting as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory compliance with Companies House, DFE, and charity law.
· Clerking the Trust Board and its committees (Finance & Audit, Education & Curriculum).
· Overseeing and quality-assuring clerks to Local Governing Bodies (LGBs).
This is a high-impact, strategic role at the heart of our governance system, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
· An experienced governance professional with excellent knowledge of academy trust governance.
· Someone confident in advising senior leaders and trustees.
· Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
· Availability for in-person evening meetings, usually 5:00pm or 5:30pm, lasting about two hours.
Why Join Us?
· A growing Trust with clear mission and values.
· A supportive team, with access to high-quality CPD.
· The Coppice Promise – prioritising workload, wellbeing, and staff support.
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Contact Details
Karen Francis
01622 743549
karenfrancis@coppicepp.org
Coppice Primary Partnership
Open Data obtained from: Department for Education
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