Senior Governance Officer

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged. The role: Senior Governance Officer Hours: Full time - 37 hours Monday to Friday - Term time + (41 working weeks) Term time + 2 weeks + inset days Contract: Permanent Salary grade: (Actual Salary) Grade N - £31,136.60 - 35,402.80 Start: ASAP Please note this role has travel between school locations - a vehicle will be required. Join The White Horse Federation - Strengthening Governance Across Our Trust The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing the very best education for our students. Are you passionate about high-quality governance and making a meaningful impact in education? The White Horse Federation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to support and enhance our governance processes across the Trust. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Director of Governance to ensure our governance frameworks, processes, and documentation meet all statutory, regulatory, and best-practice standards. You will play a key role in maintaining excellence, consistency, and compliance across our schools. We can offer you: A busy and varied role where no two days are the same! A friendly, supportive team who are committed to providing a high quality service. The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students, staff and school improvement. Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities. A range of employee benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, car purchase scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme. We are looking for a candidate who can: Support the development, effectiveness and consistency of Local Governance Committees across the Trust, working closely with Chairs, Headteachers and the Director of Governance Provide professional advice and guidance to LGC Chairs and members on governance roles, responsibilities, constitutional matters and effective practice. Act as Clerk to a defined number of Local Governance Committees, providing a professional, high-quality clerking service. Support the Director of Governance in providing assurance to Trustees and senior leaders that local governance arrangements are effective and compliant Provide advice and practical support on complex or sensitive governance matters at local level, including, exclusion panels. Work closely with the Director of Governance to develop governance documentation, templates, guidance and training materials. Commit to ongoing professional development in governance, clerking and regulatory compliance. The Advantages of joining our Trust In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including: Employee Assistance programme C