Trust Governance Professional at Poppy Hill Church of England Multi Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PHCEMAT/91433

Location

Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£13.69 per hour "pending award pending"

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 30th Sep, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Post: Trust Governance Professional

Salary/Grade Range: NJC Level 3D Points 7-11 - £13.69ph ‘pay award pending’

Hours: 5 hours per week (flexible)

We are seeking an organized and knowledgeable Trust Governance Professional to provide vital legislative advice, compliance oversight, and administrative guidance to our Board of Trustees and Local Governing Bodies.

This role offers excellent flexibility, making it ideal for someone looking to balance a professional governance career with other commitments. You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring our Trust operates transparently, efficiently, and in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide advice to the governing board

· Advise the board on its core functions and Department for Education (DfE) governance advice, including the Governance Handbook and Competency Framework for Governance

· Advise the governing board on relevant legislation and procedural matters where necessary before, during and after meetings

· Know where to access appropriate legal advice, support and guidance, and where necessary seek advice and guidance from third parties on behalf of the governing board

· Inform the governing board of any changes to its responsibilities as a result of a change in school status or changes in the relevant legislation

· Advise the board on the regulatory framework for governance (relevant acts and regulations, instrument of government)

· Offer advice on best practice in governance, including on committee structures and self-evaluation

· Ensure that statutory policies are in place, and that staff revise these when necessary

· Advise on the annual calendar of governing board meetings and tasks

· Send new governors induction materials and ensure they have access to appropriate documents, including any agreed Code of Conduct

· Contribute to the induction of governors taking on new roles, in particular Chair of the board or Chair of a committee

· Identify priorities, anticipate issues which may arise, and draw these matters to the chair’s attention, proposing recommendations

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will close as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage early applications.

If you would like to find out more about the school or position, or to organise a visit, please feel free to email Mrs Marshall at the above address.