Governance Manager (Education) BLUG60132

Our Client is looking for an experienced governance professional to join their Directorate of Corporate Services to take forward and embed governance good practice across the trust.

Our Client is a leading multi-academy trust responsible for over 15,000 pupils across 25 academies in England. Located in some of their most deprived communities, over two thirds of their academies are now rated Good or better by Ofsted.

Mission and values

Their mission is to give all of their pupils an outstanding education which enables them to explore, think, discover, create and achieve and so realise their full potential.

By focussing on teaching and learning, developing inspiring curricula and embedding a culture based on their values of thinking big, doing the right thing and showing team spirit, they exist to improve academies and schools.

A leader in multi-academy trust governance

Our Client is regarded as a leader in multi-academy trust governance and has received praise from Ofsted having transformed their approach to governance over the past two years.

Their Board of Trustees has overseen their transformation, and is comprised of 12 experienced individuals chosen for their expertise gained in a diverse range of industries in both the private and public sectors.

Our Client’s governance remit is considerable. Five regional hubs have educational and operational responsibility for the academies in their area, and every one of their 25 academies is also supported by an Ambassadorial Advisory Group.

Their ideal candidate

They are looking for an exceptional individual experienced in governance practice. You will have significant experience of implementing process improvements in a governance function and in the development of required policies and procedures. You may have experience of undertaking a company secretary role.

You will also have experience of advising senior stakeholders and will be an excellent communicator. While governance experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential, you must have the ability to work in a fast moving environment to high levels of accuracy.

Why work for our Client?

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious team and organisation. They offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements.

How to apply

To apply, please complete their application form together with their equal opportunities form.

Your application should outline how you meet the qualification and experience elements of the person specification. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 26th February 2018.
Interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday 7th or Thursday 8th March 2018.

Our Client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. They are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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