Local Governing Committee Governance Officer

The Park Academies Trust is looking for a Local Governing Committee (LGC) Governance 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 15 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 £10,378 to £11,923 gross per annum (dependent on experience).

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interviews: 3 or 4 September 2026, Abbey Park School

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 you to consider joining The Park Academies Trust governance team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting 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
• Ability to analyse and summarise complex information and data
• Confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders
• Digital fluency in paperless governance and information systems

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 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