Governance Professional

We are seeking a skilled and effective professional to join our high performing and ambitious central Trust team on our mission to improve outcomes and enhance the life prospects of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Oxfordshire. 

About the Role

This new post offers an exciting opportunity to join an expanding and successful Trust, and is vital in ensuring that the Trust demonstrates robust governance and meets its statutory and advisory requirements. The successful candidate will provide the Board and its committees with authoritative guidance on all areas of governance and constitutional necessities, offer exemplary clerking support, and support every tier of the governance structure to function effectively and efficiently. As governance lead, you will achieve excellent standards of compliance and regularity, and take responsibility for governance documents, management of information, and the maintenance and improvement of systems, processes and communications.

This role will act as an expert resource and support for all stakeholders involved in governance, including Members, Trustees, Local Academy Boards, senior staff and Head Teachers. You will play a lead role in the policy review cycle and will support colleagues with work on compliance in areas such as audit and risk. You will be an excellent communicator, organiser and your meticulous attention to detail will be demonstrated throughout your work. 

About you

• Good education qualifications or appropriate experience with proven competence in literacy
• Training in clerking and governance
• Experience of working in a governance role
• Knowledge of governance law, structures, policy and practice
• Understanding of charity law or governance legislation
• Extensive experience of servicing a range of committees: clerking and taking minutes
• Experience of a senior administration role in an office environment: an understanding of the key principles involved in delivery of effective administration and organisational support
• Knowledge of Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality issues
• Competent with ICT, including MS Office and Google Drive and willingness to undertake training in other software packages
• Proven ability to work within policies and procedures
• Experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders 

Benefits of working for The Gallery Trust

In return for your energy and enthusiasm, we can offer you the opportunity to work for a successful, expanding and secure public sector organisation in a supportive, well-resourced and committed team. Benefits include access to CPD, a generous local government pension scheme, up to 33 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, and a negotiable working pattern.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please email an application form to applications@thegallerytrust.co.uk

Application deadline: 5pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 

Interviews will be held: 20th November 2024 

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.