School Governance and Admissions Officer

School Governance and Admissions Officer The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes. The vision for education is "Deeply Christian, serving the common good." This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese. Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week) Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa) Hours: Part-time - 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 12 July 2026 Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026 About the Role Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance. You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese. There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools. You will: Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance ..... full job details .....