Senior Governance Business Officer

Senior Governance Business Officer

Location: Sutton, SM1 (some travel to other sites may be required)

Salary: Grade 5/6 FTE £29,578-£33,953, per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance; to be worked part-time over half of each week, term-time plus 2 weeks in the school holidays. Actual salary £13,313.30 - £15,120.49.

Job type: Part Time, Permanent

Working pattern: 18hrs hours per week, Term Time only plus 2 weeks in the school holidays. Exact hours per week to be worked flexibly in accordance with the requirements of the role

The College and Academy Trust is a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 8 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting their academies and college, they also operate learning support, such as nursing and therapy, and business support services.

Pupils and students within the College and Academy Trust family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs including autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health; profound and multiple disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health needs.

The Role

They require an experienced, proactive, enthusiastic and diligent senior governance business officer to provide support to the Head of Governance; someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, has extensive experience of taking minutes, prides themselves on accuracy and high standards, understands the importance of confidentiality and is able to work flexibly within a thriving and busy organization.

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent minute taking ability and literacy skills.
• A high degree of professionalism.
• Positive and approachable personality.
• Confidence to build effective relationships with senior members of the organisation.
• Someone who is proactive and calm under pressure.
• A high level of personal integrity, dependability, and reliability.
• A high level of proficiency in online systems and Microsoft Word.
• A willingness to learn and embrace change.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable College and Academy Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing Date: Monday 18 November 2024 at 9am

Interviews will take place on: Monday 25 November

The College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.