Governance & Executive Support Officer
Maltby Learning Trust, Rotherham, S66 8AA19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hrs per week term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band H £32,143.19 to £34,692 Per Annum Pro Rata (£35,412 to £38,220 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised individual to provide executive support across governance and compliance in the South Hub. This is a pivotal role, ensuring that designated committees and all Academy Education Committees (AECs) operate effectively and meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.
The postholder will work with the Trust’s Leader of Governance, Compliance & Executive Support and their counterpart in the West Hub to ensure all aspects of the Trust’s governance and compliance infrastructure, overseeing key frameworks, registers, filings and reporting processes is executed efficiently. This includes maintaining statutory registers, risk reporting, governance cycles, Companies House requirements and supporting with the wider policy schedule. The post holder will ensure local governance and strong secretariat support is in place in the South Hub.
The postholder will work closely with Executive colleagues, Trustees, Governors and Academy Leaders, providing expert advice and assurance, ensuring governance arrangements remain effective, compliant and aligned to best practice.
A strong focus on compliance and assurance will underpin the post. The successful candidate will oversee the complaints in the South Hub and coordinate with the Data Protection Officer on Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and other data protection matters from the South Hub.
Alongside this, the postholder will provide strategic executive support to the Director of Education in the South Hub and other executive leaders. They will prepare briefings, papers and reports for meetings, external publications and key stakeholder engagement. A discreet and proactive professional, the successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for, as well as a first point of contact for the South Hub via telephone and email.
The successful candidate will be…
- An experienced governance, company secretariat or compliance professional with experience within education or another complex organisational setting.
- Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage complex governance cycles and competing priorities with accuracy.
- A credible and confident adviser, with the ability to provide clear guidance and advice on governance, compliance and procedural matters to senior leaders, Trustees, Governors and Academy colleagues.
- Committed to continuous improvement, with a strong understanding of the importance of accountability, transparency and service quality.
- Proactive, trustworthy and approachable, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Reliable, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.
- Values-led and genuinely committed to the wellbeing of young people, recognising the importance of strong governance in supporting positive outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.
Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. Both organisations shared a clear ambition - to grow our families of schools, extend the impact of our work, and ensure more children, families and communities could benefit from high-quality education. We recognise that by coming together, we will create a larger organisation with greater capacity to deliver exceptional learning experiences, strengthen school improvement, and contribute more meaningfully to the wider education system. From 1 September 2026, we will comprise 12 academies, supporting children and young people from early years through to Post 16.
We treat people with care and compassion, building belonging, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength, and as such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. For full details, please see our recruitment pack.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Maltby Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- HR@maltbylearningtrust.com
Arranging a visit to Maltby Learning Trust
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