Trust Governance Professional
The Keys Academy Trust · Reading, South East
Trust Governance Professional at The Keys Academy Trust, based in Reading, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 7 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Legal
Reference 5348783d41744e7a59c4fae2e0e33a4a939e6823
About the role
To oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within TKAT, ensuring governance is effective, adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The Governance Professional will play a vital role in leading and managing the efficient and effective operation of the Trust Board and its committees (CECE, FAPPP and RemCo) in carrying out its functions and driving improvements to systems, processes and structures.
The purpose of the role is to:
- Support the efficient and effective operation of the Trust Board and it committees
- Ensure governance at all levels is carrying out its functions
- Lead on development of the Trust’s governance framework and driving improvements to its systems, processes and structures.
- Manage and coordinate the delivery and ongoing improvement of governance support across the Trust.
- Prepare annual company reports compliant with both financial and legal requirements
- Provide advice to trustees and governors on constitutional and procedural matters
- Keep up to date with policy, legal and statutory requirements and managing information effectively.
We welcome informal discussions with our Chair of Trust Board or CEO and visits to the Central Team office. To arrange please email Rachael Marrison, PA to CEO: [email removed].
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Applications submitted using AI will not be considered.
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
No agencies please.
Please consider your availability on the the day of scheduled interviews, which is Wednesday 9 September 2026. Please do not apply if you are unable to attend an in person interview on this day.
Reference: 5348783d41744e7a59c4fae2e0e33a4a939e6823 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via The Keys Academy Trust
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