Governance Manager

Corinium Education Trust, Cirencester, GL7 1XB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Pro rated Salary £14,641 - £15,896

Governance Manager job summary

The Corinium Education Trust is looking to recruit a highly skilled and motivated Governance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance professional with a strong background in academy or school governance to play a key role in enabling the work of the Trust Board, its Committees, Members, and Local Governing Bodies across our schools.

Working closely with the Trust Lead (CEO), Chair of the Trust Board, and Director of Finance and Operations, you will ensure governance across the Trust is effective, compliant, and actively supports the delivery of our strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring full compliance with company and charity law requirements.
• Manage all aspects of Trust Board, Committee, and Members' meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating papers, and clerking aal meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate advice on governance, regulatory, and procedural matters.
• Lead and quality assure the work of the Trust’s team of clerks, including their training and development.
• Manage governance information and records across the Trust in line with education legislation, statutory requirements, and DfE guidance.
• Support the ongoing development of the Trust’s governance framework, systems, and processes.
• Promote best practice in governance and strong communication between the Trust Board, Local Governing Bodies, and Headteachers.

About you

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience in academy or school governance, including supporting and clerking Boards and Committee.
• A strong understanding of the statutory and regulatory frameworks governing academy trusts.
• Excellent written, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to act with integrity, confidentiality, and professional independence.
• Experience of managing or supporting staff in a governance or other capacity.
• A DfE-accredited Governance Professional qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Working arrangements

This post is for 20 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks. The successful position will be based at the Trust’s Office at Cirencester Deer Park School, however there is the opportunity for the post holder to work flexibly. Some clerking at evening meetings will be required as part of the role.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer excellent support for wellbeing and professional growth, including:

• A positive, inclusive working environment where everyone is valued
• A strong team spirit and a genuine sense of energy across the Trust
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, enabling you to make a meaningful impact every day
• Wellness Package with Education Mutual.

We are proud to be an inclusive Trust that celebrates diversity and champions equity for all. We welcome staff from all backgrounds and identities, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Applications should be submitted via My New Term by 12 noon on 26November 2025.

Interviews will be held on 2 December before 3pm.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Corinium Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/corinium-education-trust

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