Education Governance Lead - Part Time

Are you a governance professional who thrives on influencing strategic decision-making? Do you enjoy shaping high-quality governance frameworks and advising senior leaders with confidence and independence? Are you looking for a flexible, senior role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference to a Trust?A respected and values-driven Multi Academy Trust based in Cumbria is seeking to appoint an exceptional Governance Lead. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality education across its schools and ensuring strong, ethical, and compliant governance at every level. This is a professional role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen governance across the organisation.Your new roleAs Governance Lead, you will provide strategic leadership of governance across the Trust, ensuring that all statutory, regulatory, and constitutional requirements are met. You will act as the principal governance adviser to the Board of Directors, the Chair, the CEO, and the Executive Team, offering authoritative guidance on compliance, assurance, and effective decision-making.This is a part-time, permanent position (20 hours per week) with flexibility to work from home, alongside attendance at Board meetings in Carlisle and occasional meetings within Trust schools.Key responsibilities includeProviding independent, expert advice on charity and company law, the Academy Trust Handbook, Articles of Association, funding agreements, and governance best practiceEnsuring the Board ..... full job details .....