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Governance Manager

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, Wetherby, LS22 5DZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 April 2025

Job details

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• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC SCP29 – SCP32 (£38,626 - £41,511) subject to inflationary increases April 2025
• Actual salary: £23,176 - £24,907

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Governance Manager with a strong understanding of governance within the education sector, ideally in a Multi-Academy Trust or similar organisation.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of statutory governance requirements, including the Academies Trust Handbook and Charity Commission guidelines.

Strong administrative skills are essential, including experience in minute-taking, agenda preparation, and board/committee management. The role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with Directors, Governors, and senior leaders, as well as the ability to provide governance training and guidance.

Candidates should be proactive, highly detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance software is desirable, along with a relevant governance qualification or a willingness to work towards one.

What the school offers its staff

As the successful candidate, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including remote working.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, offering excellent financial security for the future.
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting a healthy and cost-effective commute.
• A friendly and inclusive workplace, where staff are valued and supported.
• The opportunity to be part of a trust focused on making a real difference for children, ensuring they receive the best possible education and opportunities to thrive.

Flexible working opportunities

At LDLT, we recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. This role offers:

Remote working: Work from home with in-person meetings in schools or the Head office, as required.

Part-time hours: 22 hours per week, giving you flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.

Flexibility: We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re open to agreeing working patterns that fit around your schedule.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking a flexible role and are happy to discuss individual working arrangements at interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of our city. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LDLT Governance Manager JD and PS.pdf - 400 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust website
• Email address: info@ldlt.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leeds-diocesan-learning-trust

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is a Church Trust within the Church of England Diocese of Leeds. It welcomes any school that wants to develop and improve within a culture of mutual sharing and dynamic collaboration.

LDLT opened its doors in September 2022 with a strong vision of full flourishing through loving, living and learning together. As a Diocesan Trust, LDLT is an important part of the Diocese of Leeds’ vision for education and was established by the Leeds Diocesan Board of Education to provide high-quality services, support and challenge to an increasing number of schools across the diocese looking to take on academy status. LDLT is an inclusive Trust, established to be a home for schools with or without a religious foundation and it will equally support Church and community schools looking for a secure and nurturing environment,
where their uniqueness will be safeguarded.

The Trust has 14 schools across North and West Yorkshire: Craven and Skipton, Leeds and the south, and Ripon with all schools being within the Primary phase. The Trust has aspirations to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years and to also establish other clusters where demand dictates.

LDLT’s small, dedicated central team has a strong focus on school improvement through collaborative working across peer network groups and other mechanisms to provide a real benefit to schools.

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