Governance Manager for the Primary Advantage Federation

Please note that this advert is on behalf of the Primary Advantage Federation. Holy Trinity is one of our schools.

Primary Advantage is a group of seven schools in Hackney, working together because we believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively. We are governed through a Federation structure, working to the School Governance (Federation) Regulations. As a large Federation, getting our governance right is crucial to the success of the organisation and enables the Central Governing Board (CGB) to discharge responsibilities and have a clear line of sight into our schools. As Governance Manager, you will be central to ensuring that governance across Primary Advantage is robust, compliant and operating at the highest standard. You will act as the bedrock for all the Federation’s governance delivery. You will provide core proactive clerking support to our CGB, Business and Finance Committee (BFC), Outcomes and Provisions Committee (OPC) and Local Advisory Boards (LABs). This is a strategic and operational role where you will not only provide high-quality clerking support but also actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our governance framework. We are looking for someone who: Has strong knowledge of school governance and regulatory frameworks Has experience of clerking or governance support at a senior level Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Can interpret and present complex information clearly and concisely Is confident working with senior leaders and governance stakeholders Is proactive, solution-focused, and committed to continuous improvement