Job Introduction
Joining our high-performing and professional School Governance Team in the pivotal role of School Governance Adviser, you’ll support governors and trustees to deliver great outcomes for children and young people across Hampshire. Using your leadership skills and experience as a chair of governors, you’ll help shape, strengthen and develop school governance across our education community.
What you’ll do:
- Provide high-level advice, support and training to governing boards, sometimes in complex and challenging situations. Use your ability to adapt your approach to conflict resolution and influencing to ensure both the board and school leaders have trust and confidence in you.
- Apply your skills in leadership development to support chairs and headteachers through challenging situations, using your experience as a leading governor.
- Manage and coordinate advice, support, recruitment, and training provided to governors and clerks to governance bodies.
- Design and deliver engaging training and development packages across various formats and audiences. Including bespoke sessions to support the needs of specific boards in specific circumstances.
- Coach and mentor governing boards to drive rapid improvement in governance.
- Work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
- Support the leadership and development of a team of administrative officers, clerks, and associate tutors, helping to build a strong and effective service.
- Apply and further develop your knowledge of the regulatory framework for both academies and maintained schools.
What we’re looking for:
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification, or substantial experience in a relevant professional role.
- Experience as a chair of a school governing body.
- A strong understanding of school governance and awareness of current educational issues, along with their potential impact.
- Experience of leading a team through challenges and able to provide us with examples of working successfully with school leaders.
- A strong background in creating and delivering training, including leading sessions requiring high-level facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Flexibility to work some evenings during term time.
Why join us:
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged.
- Play a meaningful role in improving governance, helping schools and academies achieve positive outcomes for young people.
- Be part of a respected and high‑performing team with a strong national reputation.
- Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Governor Support and Training Officer, School Governance Training Lead, Clerk and Governor Development Adviser, Governance Services Officer, School Governance Consultant, Governance and Compliance Adviser, School Leadership and Governance Adviser
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
