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As a Company Secretary this role would entail

• Lead governance services across the Trust.
• Act as the lead adviser on governance issues.
• Ensure governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks are compliant and effective.
• Provide advice and guidance on complex governance matters, informed by risk assessment.
• Oversee recruitment and induction of governors and trustees, ensuring diversity and inclusivity.
• Develop systems for board self-evaluation and commission external reviews.
• Deliver governance training, CPD, and targeted support interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of Trust Board and academy committee membership.
• Manage the Trust policy register and advise on review cycles.
• Ensure statutory documents (e.g., scheme of delegation, register of interests) are published in line with requirements.
• Include governance-specific risks in the Trust’s risk register.
• Support production of the annual governance statement and report.
• Maintain governance documentation and online portals.
• Provide confidential and efficient administrative support to the CEO, including diary management, meeting organisation, minute-taking, and correspondence.
• Ensure the CEO is fully briefed for meetings with relevant documentation.
• Provide diary and administrative support for other Executive Team members as required.
• Develop and maintain a virtual central filing system for governance documents.
• Coordinate arrangements for meetings and events led by the CEO.
• Handle incoming communications and redirect appropriately using sound judgment.
• Manage resources required for governance and executive support.
• Prepare briefing papers and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate communication between Trust staff and senior leadership.
• Coordinate high-profile communications and media liaison for the Trust.
• Act as Website & Social Media Coordinator, ensuring content is current and compliant.
• Support pre- and post-conversion plans for schools joining the Trust.
• Develop and quality assure administration standards across the Trust.
• Organise Trust events and oversee policy compliance.
• Liaise with PAs to ensure timely distribution of papers for Trustee and LGB meetings.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings as directed by the CEO.
• Attend Trust and school meetings where appropriate.
• Comply with and assist in developing Trust policies and procedures.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust’s vision and values.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and statutory requirements.
• Experience in governance leadership within a multi-academy trust or similar organisation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex information and provide strategic advice.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong IT skills and experience managing online governance systems.
• Professional governance qualification (e.g., NGA Clerking Certificate or equivalent) - desirable.
• Experience in executive support at senior leadership level - desirable.

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