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Lead Governance Professional

£39.86k - £44.08k per annum

Salary: £39,863 - £44,075 (PO1 29-33) April 2026 pay award depending

Contract: Permanent, full-time, all year round (part time and term time only will be considered for the right candidate)

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 9am

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Nova Education Trust and lead the trust’s governance portfolio. The role sits at the heart of the Trust’s operations, offering the successful candidate the chance to work closely with senior leaders, Trustees, and governance professionals to shape the culture and compliance of a dynamic and values-driven organisation. 

As Trust Governance Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and advising the Trust Board, Members, and Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), ensuring that governance across the Trust is compliant, effective, and aligned with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will be instrumental in building governance capacity across the Trust and contributing to the further development of an already strong, inclusive governance culture. 

This is a high-trust, high-impact role requiring exceptional organisational skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through influence.

Ready to make a difference? Apply via our careers portal:  www.novaeducationtrust.net/careers

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.

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