Governance Professional to the MAT - Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,152 to £46,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, CV1 5LY |
| Company: | Coventry City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | coventrycc/TP/504/12772 |
Summary
At Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team where your professional development is a priority. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate staff who are committed to achieving excellence for all students.
We offer a hybrid working environment and the chance to make a real difference across a diverse network of schools.
What is the job role?Are you seeking a new opportunity within an ambitious and supportive team, where you can contribute towards an excellent environment for students?
Job overview: We are looking to appoint a dynamic Governance Professional to provide executive administrative and governance support to the CEO, Trust Board and Local Governing Bodies.
To contribute towards the efficient functioning a Trust Board and its committees by providing:
• administrative and organisational support;
• guidance to ensure that the Trust works in compliance with the appropriate legal and
• Regulatory framework, and understands the potential consequences for noncompliance; and advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board.
• support the development and effectiveness of governance arrangements across the Trust.
Who are we looking for?The right candidate will have:
• 4 GCSEs (A*-C / 9-4).
• Minimum level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in governance, education, administration or human resources.
• Experience of administrative systems and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting governing boards, committees or senior leadership meetings.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Flexible approach to work including the ability to work some evenings.
Closing date:04.06.2026 - 12:00pm
Interview date: 10.06.2026
To apply please use the below link:
https://www.eteach.com/careers/sidneystringerMAT/job/governance-professional-to-the-mat-1553702
Any queries should be sent to recruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk
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Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
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