Governance Professional

Selby Educational Trust

Governance Professional

Closing Date

28th November 2025

Location

Selby Educational Trust

*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*

Governance Professional

Salary: £22.36 (Freelance) or Part-time on Pay Scale Grade L

Contract Type: Flexible – either employed on a self-employed basis or by the Trust

Vacancy Hours: Term time + 2 weeks, circa. 7 hours per week to included evening board meetings (Trust)

Location: Hybrid working, a combination of home-working and meetings in schools

Start Date: Spring/Summer 2026

Role Purpose

Selby Educational Trust is a growing MAT with 6 primary schools located in and around Selby and East Leeds. All schools are graded as ‘Good’ or better.

The Lead Governance Professional oversees all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the trust, ensures governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides strategic leadership of services that support governance across the trust

    • supporting the efficient and effective operation of the trust board and its committees
    • ensuring governance at all levels is carrying out its functions
    • leading on development of the trust’s governance framework and driving improvements to its systems, processes and structures
    • managing and coordinating the delivery and ongoing improvement of governance support across the trust

The lead governance professional also provides clerking services to 2 schools within the trust and carries out the responsibilities of the company secretary

How to Apply

For the recruitment pack with further details and to apply, please visit; Jobs at SET

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ian Clennan CEO at clennani@setschools.uk

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 8th December 2025