Governance & Compliance Officer - Full-time

Job Description

Pay: £23,107-£27,163Start Date: ImmediateWant to be at the heart of a thriving organisationInterested in an engaging and rewarding career in governanceEndeavour MAT is offering the opportunity to join its central team as our Governance & Compliance Officerand support the work of the Company Secretary. You will be working with colleagues at the highest level within the Trust, coordinating across executive leaders, trustees, members and Local Governing Bodies. But we will support you with on-the job learningfrom our qualified company secretary and specialist external training to develop your skills and experience in what is a much sought-after discipline.We particularly welcome applicants with experience administering committees or with a law background, butwith the training and support that we are offering this could be an ideal opportunity for a graduate from other disciplines or someone looking to change careers.You will need good organisational and administrative skills and ideally have experience of takingminutes in a formal setting and be comfortable planning, setting up and supporting meetings. Specific governance experience would be helpful but we are very much offering this position as a development opportunity for the right candidate.Working closely withour Company Secretary, you will be empowered to ensure high standards of governance and compliance across the Trust, ensuring accurate record keeping and the proactive management of actions, issues and reporting. If you dont have a formal governance qualificationthen we will support you to gain a Level 4 Certificate in Academy Governance after successfully completing probation. With the possibility of further study within the professional field for the right candidate.This role line manages the Trusts Office AdministrationAssistant and will have overall responsibility for maintaining high standards of office administration and support to the executive team.This is an all year-round position. Formal meetings of the Trustees and Local Governing Bodies take place in the eveningsand early evenings and Time Off in Lieu is provided.This is a demanding but exciting role that offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge at the heart of an ambitious and high-achieving organisation.As an employee of Endeavour MAT youwill also benefit from: A clear and transparent pay structure with regular progression based on performance. A generous workplace pension, employee assistance programme and other benefits 30 days annual leave plus public holidays A friendly and supportiveworking environment with an emphasis on professional development, mutual support and high levels of job satisfaction.Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd August 2021Interviews: Skills test and interviews to be held 26th & 27th August 2021 (TBC)As a Trustwe are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Information about the trustEndeavour MAT is a multi academytrust with responsibility for leading three Secondary Schools; a collaborative Sixth Form; and a Teaching School as part of the North West Kent Teaching Alliance. The Trusts schools successfully combine the best of educational experiences with two grammarschools (Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys) and a community secondary school (Stone Lodge School).The Trusts ambition is to improve the life chances of all students in the local area. In all of our schools, we aimto ensure our students are both exam ready and life ready.In all Endeavour schools a strong emphasis is placed on encouraging students to be reflective and to embrace challenges, to learn from mistakes and develop the resilience to seek continual improvement.This growth approach can lead to a happy and fulfilling school life and a willingness to embrace change within and beyond school. It nurtures learners who value critique, support each other and feel empowered to drive their own learning. What better way isthere to help prepare our students to prosper in an ever-changing worldWe focus our schools on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects combined with the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills as the best route to equip students fortheir lives and careers in the world of rapid, technology-driven, change. We intend to make sure our students are able to use their subject knowledge in creative and practical ways, so we build strong links with local businesses to support students as theyconsider their career choices.Local businesses are involved in helping teachers design projects and provide support within the classroom. They bring new ideas to our Trust and schools and also provide work placements and apprenticeship opportunities. To findout more about us and our schools please visit our website.Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.KTJ1