Governance Officer

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,434 to £39,152 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of clerking, minute taking, governance administration or supporting formal meetings in a professional environment.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing demands.

Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate records, minutes and governance documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with senior leaders, governors, trustees and external stakeholders.

Experience of maintaining records, action logs, statutory registers and compliance documentation.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain strict confidentiality.

Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use governance and record management systems.

Understanding of governance, compliance, committee or board processes.

Knowledge of data protection principles, including GDPR, Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests (desirable).

Experience within education, academy trusts, local government or other regulated environments (desirable).

Ability to support governor recruitment, induction, training and development activities.

Experience coordinating meetings, events or stakeholder engagement activities.

A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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

Commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, integrity and high standards of service delivery.

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

What the school offers its staff

A unique opportunity to play a key role within a growing and ambitious Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Funded governance qualifications and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Clear career progression pathways as both the governance function and Trust continue to expand.

The opportunity to gain broad experience across governance, compliance, data protection, governor development and Trust growth activity.

A collaborative and supportive professional working environment.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.

Modern office accommodation based within the iconic Port of Liverpool Building.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Reimbursement of eligible business travel expenses.

Access to a strong network of experienced school and Trust leaders.

The opportunity to work alongside dedicated governors, trustees and education professionals committed to excellence.

A culture that values wellbeing, professional respect and continuous improvement.

The chance to make a tangible difference to the governance, effectiveness and success of schools across the Trust.

A values-driven organisation rooted in faith, service, community and educational excellence.

The opportunity to contribute directly to improving outcomes and opportunities for children and young people across the North West.

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

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: 07955437459
• 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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