Trust Governance Professional
LocationEarley St Peter's Ce Primary School Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY Contract
Permanent Contract Term time Part-Time Salary£13,121.00 - £14,383.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 7 SCP 25-29
Hours Per Week15hrs (involves evening commitments)
Term time, plus 2 weeks
Closing Date9:00am, Tue 7th Jul, 2026
Start DateSeptember 2026 or sooner
Positions Available1
Interview Date(s)Friday 10 July 2026
About this Role
To oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within TKAT, ensuring governance is effective, adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The Governance Professional will play a vital role in leading and managing the efficient and effective operation of the Trust Board and its committees (CECE, FAPPP and RemCo) in carrying out its functions and driving improvements to systems, processes and structures.
The purpose of the role is to:
- Support the efficient and effective operation of the Trust Board and it committees
- Ensure governance at all levels is carrying out its functions
- Lead on development of the Trust’s governance framework and driving improvements to its systems, processes and structures.
- Manage and coordinate the delivery and ongoing improvement of governance support across the Trust.
- Prepare annual company reports compliant with both financial and legal requirements
- Provide advice to trustees and governors on constitutional and procedural matters
- Keep up to date with policy, legal and statutory requirements and managing information effectively.
We welcome informal discussions with our CEO and visits to the Central Team office. To arrange please email Rachael Marrison, PA to CEO: [email protected].
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Applications submitted using AI will not be considered.
The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and DBS checks.
No agencies please.
Pay: £13,121.00-£14,383.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG6 1EY
