Local Governance Professional
Closing in 18 days (21 September 2025 5:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £3,097 - £3,472 actual (Grade 12 Point 12-19)
Employer: The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust
Location: The number and location of LGCs allocated will depend on the successful applicant’s capacity, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 21 September 2025 5:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Job Title: Trust Governance Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Interview Date: 1 October 2025
Salary Range: Somerset £3,097 – £3,472 actual (Grade 12 Point 12-19)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 4.74 per week, term time only
Responsible to: Head of Governance
What will I be doing?
To provide expert advice and guidance to governors (including headteachers) sitting on the designated Local Governing Committees (LGCs) on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. A Trust Governance Professional will contribute towards the effective, efficient and ethical functioning of LGCs in line with the approved Scheme of Delegation and Committee Terms of Reference by:
- Working collaboratively within the Governance Support Team as part of the Trust’s Central Services to develop and maintain a sense of one trust, one team.
- Promoting effective relationships and communication across the Trust’s governance structure.
- Advising governors how to ensure compliance with the statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to Catholic multi-academy trusts and Catholic schools, including Canan Law.
- Ensuring governance records are up-to-date and meet the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) publication requirements.
- Intervening and modelling challenge if required to ensure governors’ focus stays strategic.
- Providing efficient administration, CPD, recruitment, onboarding, succession and training support.
- Engaging proactively to ease the workload for committee chairs (as busy volunteers) and leaders.
- Evidencing a commitment to continuous professional development.
What is in it for me?
- Hybrid working and a flexible approach to work life balance
- A working environment that is values led and collaborative
- Employer contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent career development opportunities as the Trust grows
- Access to continuous professional development (CPD) via Trust membership of sector professional body/ies e.g. Confederation of School Trusts and National Governance Association.
- Annual leave of 25 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays rising after 5 years
- Handover, transition and/or coaching and mentoring support provided by an experienced external company secretary and trust governance lead. Support to complete the Certificate in Academy Governance level 4 course provided by the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland. The latter two offers could be helpful particularly if you have not worked in the education sector previously.
DBS check
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.
Supporting documents and information
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.
Please apply online
For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com
