Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust · Ruskington
Job Description Core Purpose To support high quality governance by
contributing to the wider work of the central governance and compliance team. To provide advice
and guidance to the Academy
Committee on governance, constitutional and
procedural matters. To contribute towards the efficient
and effective functioning
of the central governance and compliance team and Academy committee by
providing administrative and organisational support. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Contributing to Trust-wide Governance
Work Support the
Governance
Business Partner and Director
of Governance and Compliance
by:
•completing
agreed governance administration tasks that support central processes. assisting
with the coordination
and tracking of Trust
policy reviews. preparing
content and updates
for governance newsletters and
communications. contributing
to delivery
of
the Governance
Strategic Plan. sharing
insights from AC work to inform Trust governance
activity. supporting
Trust‑wide projects, data
collection and
the preparation
of board‑level
information.
•ensuring
governance systems and documentation are accurate and well‑maintained. participating
in governance team meetings, CPD and contributing
to shared planning. Prepare
and circulate
documents in
line with Trust templates and quality standards. Contribute
suggestions
to improve
governance processes, documentation
and digital
systems to support
greater efficiency and consistency. Supporting
Academy Committees Support
allocated ACs by:
•preparing agendas in partnership with
Chairs and Headteachers. coordinating and distributing meeting
papers on time. ensuring meetings are well‑structured,
inclusive and quorate. providing clear, accurate minutes that
record actions and responsibilities. following up on actions and updating
Chairs. advising on procedural and compliance
requirements. ensuring AC membership records, terms of
office and checks (e.g. DBS) are kept up to date
•managing
elections and
appointments in line with Trust procedures. supporting
ACs to understand their remit, responsibilities and reporting requirements. building
positive, professional relationships with Chairs, governors and school leaders. Managing
panel processes for exclusions and complaints. Administration
and Record Keeping
•AC
membership, terms of office, appointments and resignations. registers
of interests and statutory information. AC
minutes and supporting documents.
•
•governance
portals and communication platforms. records
of CPD and training undertaken by local governors. correspondence and documentation
issued on behalf of the AC. Ensure governance information on
school websites is accurate and compliant. Providing
Advice and Guidance Offer procedural and practical
advice based on Trust expectations and relevant statutory requirements. This
includes:
•Act
as