The role

We are seeking to expand our central team with the appointment of an energetic, well-motivated Governance Officer. This is a new and exciting opportunity to support our Head of Governance and Compliance, working alongside Clerks to Local Governing Bodies ensuring excellent governance practices across the Trust and its Local Governing Bodies.

In this flexible role, you will provide expert clerking services to our academies ensuring compliance, promoting good practice, and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. You will work closely with the Head of Governance and Compliance to support the induction of new governors, enabling effective decision-making, and helping to uphold the values and responsibilities of Catholic education governance. This is a fabulous opportunity for a talented and experienced professional to join us and work with a fantastic group of committed leaders and staff who believe passionately in education and working to improve the life chances of our children and young people. 

Our Trust

Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy (Diocese of Lancaster) is committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education across all our academies. Rooted in faith, our mission is to nurture every child in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

The Trust currently consists of sixteen primary schools and one secondary school. When fully formed, in-line with the Bishop’s vision for schools across the Diocese of Lancaster, the Trust will consist of 20 primary schools and 3 secondary schools covering the Preston and rural Preston area.

The Trust currently serves over 4000 pupils and employs over 600 staff across our schools. The context of our schools means almost half of our secondary pupils and a third of our primary pupils experience challenges based on socio-economic and deprivation-associated factors. Our aim is to expertly deliver an ambitious Catholic curriculum that opens hearts, broadens horizons and accelerates social mobility.

The Trust works in partnership as one united family of schools, whilst maintaining and celebrating the uniqueness of each individual school and the community it serves. Our core values of Compassion, Confidence and Community underpin all of our relationships; between staff, pupils, families, parishes and local communities.

We welcome experienced Governance Professionals who share our vision and our absolute commitment to our pupils, our staff, our families, parishes and the wider communities we serve.

We look forward to meeting with any prospective candidates and extend a warm welcome to you to visit our Trust or to have a confidential conversation to find out more about the role and the difference you can make to our pupils’ education.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to make a positive contribution, then we would welcome an application from you for this vital role at an exciting time in our Trust’s journey.