We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join us as a Governance Professional. Based at our head office in Strood, the successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Administration and Governance, leading the governance team of two Officers and an Administrator.

We are looking for an individual who can confidently establish and develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders. He or she will be a highly effective and inspirational leader, with strong governance experience in an educational setting.

As a community, we believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practice. If you want to be part of a team which embraces innovation and creativity then we are interested to hear from you.

What we are offering:

A competitive salary commensurate with the profile of the post
Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities
The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools
We would like to hear from candidates who are:

An excellent Governance Professional who is passionate about education and has a strong subject knowledge
Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
Energetic and have a can-do attitude
Confident and has strong career aspirations

Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to discuss the position before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting: Emma Johnson, Head of Administration and Governance: emma.johnson@latrust.org.uk.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Amy Wenban (LAT Talent Team) at amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412 205.