Governance Administrator at Aspire Academies Trust

THE ROLE
Position: Governance Administrator
Hours: 20hrs per week, to be worked over minimum of 3 working days per week (term time + 1 week) 
Location: Hybrid working between Central Services Office in Hemel Hempstead (approx 10 hours per week) and remote or LAB Meetings at Aspire schools (approx 10 hours per week)
Salary (FTE): £26,718 - £27,983 per annum (FTE)
Salary (OTE): £12,353 - £12,938 per annum (Actual)
(Salary will be adjusted in line with the support staff pay award increase when announced)
Job Description: CLICK HERE

Join us in a key governance administration role, where you'll support our Governance Professional by acting as clerk and managing the effective operation of our six Local Advisory Bodies, helping to ensure strong compliance, robust governance practices, and meaningful board engagement. You will also manage the coordination of member recruitment, onboarding, and schedule of policies across Aspire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the annual cycle of Local Advisory Body (LAB) meetings, working closely with Chairs to plan agendas and ensure the smooth running of governance activities. You will attend all LAB meetings in person, acting as Clerk to the Board, preparing documentation, taking accurate minutes, and recording and monitoring actions. Each of Aspire's six schools holds one LAB meeting per term, resulting in 18 meetings across the academic year. Meetings are held across Aspire's schools in Hemel Hempstead and Watford, requiring travel to and from schools. Meetings typically take place during the school day or in the early evening and usually last approximately 1.5 hours.

We are a thriving MAT of six schools in Hertfordshire, supported by a well-established central services team. We have a people-first culture that values staff voice, embraces innovation and continuous improvement, and are committed to evolving and strengthening our governance arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, stakeholder engagement and making a meaningful impact, offering a varied and rewarding role at the heart of governance across Aspire. 

THE CANDIDATE
Previous governance and/or clerking experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Essential skills:

- Excellent administrative skills, including accuracy and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
- Ability to independently travel to all sites across Hemel Hempstead and Watford

Desirable skills:

- Proven experience in a governance clerking role
- Experience of supporting governance compliance within an academy trust

THE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Aspire Academies Trust offers:

- Supportive culture: A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Staff wellbeing package: Includes free school lunches, flu vaccinations, eye tests, parking and Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- CPD: A variety of professional development opportunities
- Opportunities: The chance to evolve the role and make a lasting impact on governance across our Trust

If you are interested and would like an initial conversation to discuss your current experience and suitability for the role, we would welcome an initial conversation with you.  Aspire Academies Trust reserves the right to interview earlier than stated for the right candidate.

Please contact Lynn Taylor, Senior HR Officer on 07398 140241 or email: ltaylor@aspireacademies.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement:
Aspire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).

Equal Opportunities:
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.