Governance Business Partner

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool, L3 1BY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £40,777 - £46,142 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of governance, compliance, clerking, business support or administration within a professional environment.

Understanding of governance, compliance or formal meeting procedures.

Experience of preparing agendas, producing accurate minutes and maintaining action trackers.

Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Ability to provide professional governance and procedural support to a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience maintaining records, registers, databases or compliance systems.

Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and online governance platforms.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Experience supporting complaints, hearings, FOI requests, Subject Access Requests or other formal processes is desirable.

Experience working within education, public sector, charity or other regulated environments is desirable.

Knowledge of academy trust or school governance is desirable.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Willingness to attend evening meetings and travel across Trust schools as required.

What the school offers its staff

Funded governance qualifications and ongoing professional development opportunities.

A clear career pathway within a growing and ambitious Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate.

Reimbursement of eligible business travel expenses.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities to work alongside experienced governance, education and leadership professionals.

Access to high-quality training and continuous professional development.

A modern headquarters location within Liverpool's iconic Port of Liverpool Building.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the education and life chances of children and young people.

A culture rooted in Catholic values, service, integrity and excellence.

Employee wellbeing support and a commitment to maintaining a positive work-life balance.

Flexible working opportunities

We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role offers hybrid working opportunities where operational requirements allow, although attendance at evening meetings and travel to Trust schools will be required. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with Trust policies and business needs.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The Governance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting effective governance across St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Working closely with the Head of Governance, school leaders, governors and directors, you will help ensure governance arrangements operate efficiently, lawfully and in line with best practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Trust and contribute to governance development, compliance, governor support and organisational growth. You will gain broad experience across governance operations, policy compliance, governance training, inspections, admissions, complaints, exclusions, data protection processes and governance due diligence for schools joining the Trust.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and professional individual who is passionate about high standards, continuous improvement and supporting the Trust's mission of delivering outstanding Catholic education for every child.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: ncolman@sjcmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01513515618
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-catholic-multi-academy-trust

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West, united by a shared mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education for every child. Inspired by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are committed to ensuring that every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.


As a Trust, we believe that every child deserves access to an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and enriching opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background. Our schools are committed to high standards, strong outcomes and a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in modern Britain and contribute positively to society.


SJCMAT is entering an exciting period of sustainable growth, with an expanding family of primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Working in close partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, we are building a collaborative network of schools where expertise, resources and best practice are shared for the benefit of all pupils and communities.


Our Trust is committed to investing in people. We provide high-quality professional development, leadership pathways and career progression opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their careers. Through initiatives such as our Teacher Training Hub and wider workforce development programmes, we are helping to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers, leaders and support professionals.


We are creating a Trust where children thrive, staff are supported to excel, and schools work together to deliver transformational outcomes. As we continue to grow, our ambition remains clear: to become one of the leading Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the country, providing exceptional education and life-changing opportunities for every child we serve.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ncolman@sjcmat.co.uk.

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