Local Governing Committee Support Officer
The Park Academies Trust is looking for an Local Governing Committee (LGC) Support Officer to join our central governance team. Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you organised and efficient, with experience of providing support to a school board?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference.
Details of role: Part time, permanent role working 20 hours per week (52 weeks). The postholder will be required to work flexibly, with some meetings being held during the day but the majority held in the evening. Some home-working may be possible with agreement.
Salary: £25,600 to £29,411 gross per annum pro rata . Actual salary will be £13,837 to £15,897 gross per annum. (dependent on experience)
Closing date: 9:00am 14th November 2025
Interviews: to take place on 20th November 2025
The role
Are you passionate about good governance and making a meaningful impact in education? Or do you have great experience in administration and would like to learn how to apply this in a new and challenging role? Excellent organisation and communication are the two essential skills required as a starting point. If any of these statements resonate with you, maybe it is time for your to consider joining The Park Academies Trust governance team as an LGC Support Officer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting Local Governing Committees (LGCs) to ensure smooth, compliant, and effective operations.
In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert guidance on governance legislation, manage meeting logistics, maintain accurate records, and support Governor recruitment and training.
What You’ll Do
- Advise on governance procedures and statutory compliance
- Prepare agendas, minutes, and action registers for LGC meetings
- Maintain accurate records of Governor membership
- Support Governor recruitment, induction, and training
- Ensure website governance content compliance
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach to supporting leadership teams
- Knowledge of governance legislation and best practice desired
Our Trust office is based at Abbey Park School, Redhouse, Swindon SN25 2ND, however you will be required to attend any of the schools within our Trust.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the role. We also welcome any questions in relation to the specifics of the role and responsibilities. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR department.
The Park Academies Trust
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School Bridlewood Primary School, The Deanery CofE Academy and Kingfisher Academy; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:
- Doctor Care Anywhere
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice Technology
- My Gym Discounts
The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.