Head of Governance and Company Secretary
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,037.57 i £35,426.76 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Derby, DE1 3TQ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EDV/2025/SRSCMAT/85459 |
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Head of Governance and Company Secretary
Location: Hybrid working. Office based is St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Third Floor St Katherine's House, Mansfield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3TQ. The postholder is expected to travel to meetings around the Trust area. Home working is possible.
Hours: 30 hours per week - flexible working pattern available
The contract offered is over 52 weeks per year to be worked flexibly with some evening work required in line with the role and the Trust meeting schedule.
Salary: Band S1, Scale Point 30 - 34
FTE: £39,513 – £43,693 Per Annum FTE
Actual Salary: £32,037.57 – £35,426.76 Per Annum (pay award pending effective 1 April 2025) Plus 23.6% Local Government Pension
Contract type: Permanent
Join us in shaping excellence in Catholic education
We are seeking a knowledgeable, values-driven and approachable Head of Governance and Company Secretary to join our Central Trust Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen governance across our Catholic Multi Academy Trust and to make a lasting contribution to the future of Catholic education in our communities.
This is a strategic leadership role, working closely with the Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and senior leaders across our 25 academies. You will provide high-quality advice and support on governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring our Trust and its Local Governing Bodies are robust, effective and aligned with our Catholic mission.
What we offer:
A permanent role with 30 hours per week, with the flexibility to discuss how those hours are arranged across the week
A supportive, faith-led working environment rooted in integrity and service
The chance to lead and mentor a dedicated team of Clerks supporting our Local Governing Bodies
A meaningful, system-level role where your work will impact over 110 governors and school leaders
Opportunities for continued professional development and progression
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone with:
A strong understanding of company and charity law
Proven experience in governance and compliance in an educational or charitable context
The ability to lead and inspire a dispersed team
A passion for promoting good governance and Catholic values
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage a varied workload
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Want to know more?
To find out more or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kevin Gritton at KGritton@srscmat.co.uk For further details on how to apply visit https://www.srscmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies-2/
Location: Hybrid working. Office based is St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Third Floor St Katherine's House, Mansfield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3TQ. The postholder is expected to travel to meetings around the Trust area. Home working is possible.
Hours: 30 hours per week - flexible working pattern available
The contract offered is over 52 weeks per year to be worked flexibly with some evening work required in line with the role and the Trust meeting schedule.
Salary: Band S1, Scale Point 30 - 34
FTE: £39,513 – £43,693 Per Annum FTE
Actual Salary: £32,037.57 – £35,426.76 Per Annum (pay award pending effective 1 April 2025) Plus 23.6% Local Government Pension
Contract type: Permanent
Join us in shaping excellence in Catholic education
We are seeking a knowledgeable, values-driven and approachable Head of Governance and Company Secretary to join our Central Trust Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen governance across our Catholic Multi Academy Trust and to make a lasting contribution to the future of Catholic education in our communities.
This is a strategic leadership role, working closely with the Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and senior leaders across our 25 academies. You will provide high-quality advice and support on governance, compliance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring our Trust and its Local Governing Bodies are robust, effective and aligned with our Catholic mission.
What we offer:
A permanent role with 30 hours per week, with the flexibility to discuss how those hours are arranged across the week
A supportive, faith-led working environment rooted in integrity and service
The chance to lead and mentor a dedicated team of Clerks supporting our Local Governing Bodies
A meaningful, system-level role where your work will impact over 110 governors and school leaders
Opportunities for continued professional development and progression
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone with:
A strong understanding of company and charity law
Proven experience in governance and compliance in an educational or charitable context
The ability to lead and inspire a dispersed team
A passion for promoting good governance and Catholic values
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage a varied workload
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Want to know more?
To find out more or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kevin Gritton at KGritton@srscmat.co.uk For further details on how to apply visit https://www.srscmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies-2/