Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator

Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator 

Castle Phoenix Trust  

Grade 4  FTE £25,989 - Pro rata based on working 18 hours, 39 weeks per year £10,971

18 hours across the week – exact hours to be agreed – flexibility for the right candidate  

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator to join our Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and administrative skills to provide governance support to the schools within our Trust, including attending and clerking panels, whilst also supporting the day to day operations of the Trust’s central team. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting governance and panel processes, attending and clerking a variety of panels across our schools, accurately recording proceedings and providing administrative support to ensure these operate effectively and in line with Trust policies and procedures. Alongside these responsibilities the postholder will provide administrative support to the Head of Central Operations and Central Team Leaders, helping to ensure the efficient day to day running of Trust administrative functions.  

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional organisational abilities and a meticulous attention to detail. You will have proven experience of accurately taking minutes in formal meetings or panels and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, communicating professionally at all levels. Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines. Confidentiality and discretion must be adhered to at all times, alongside a demonstration of commitment to delivering high quality administrative support.  

Full training will be provided to equip the successful candidate with the knowledge and skills required to support governance processes and panel administration effectively.  

We will play to your strengths and can offer you: 

• Opportunities for professional development  
• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking and an employee discount scheme. 
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition. 
• Annual Conference for all colleagues across the Trust. 
• The role is based at our Head Office at Caludon Castle School but involves travelling to schools within our Trust for panel meetings.   

For further information about the role contact Karen Steele, Head of Central Operations 

Application deadline:  Midday 30 July 2026 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.  

These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.  

Staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect students, who they are responsible for or in contact with, from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, where paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from harm. When an individual accepts a role that involves working with children and young people they need to understand acknowledge that the responsibilities and trust are inherent to that role. There will be a requirement that staff observe their obligations in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedure and report any concerns in accordance with the procedure to the appropriate person. Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.