Vacancy Details
Governance Advisor
- Wickersley Partnership Trust
- WPT Band 6 £14.44 - £15.63 per hour
- Monday 3rd April 2023
- Permanent
- Flexible working hours
- As soon as possible
- Positions - 1
About the role
As Governance Advisor you will be an integral part of governance arrangements across the Trust. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will have responsibility for advising the Trustees and Local Governing Bodies on governance legislation, best practice and procedural matters.
You will work effectively with Chairs, Headteachers and the Chief Executive Officer to prepare purposeful agendas which take account of the DfE and Trust issues and priorities.
You will continually drive the effectiveness of governance practice across the Local Governing Bodies, ensuring that the correct arrangements are in place for purposeful governance.
Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in the administration of governance and have a clear vision for what good governance looks like.
Day time and evening work is required in attending Local Governing Body Meetings throughout the Trust and house can be variable.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact our Senior Operations Manager, Mathew Sutton, via email – msutton@wickersleypt.org
How to apply
Head to our recruitment website to apply for this role.
Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
- Why you are applying for this position
- How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the job description on the WPT website)
- Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
This information is important as it will be used in the shortlisting process to identify suitable candidates for interview and assessments.
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.
Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Please note we operate safer recruitment and we do not accept CVs, all applicants must complete an application form in full.
