Governance Lead

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Governance Lead to join Derby Diocesan Academy Trust’s (DDAT) Central Team.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Governance Lead will bring enthusiasm and drive to lead strategic matters relating to governance across The Trust and alongside the Governance Professional supporting the Trust Board.

DDAT is a Multi Academy Trust that oversees and supports schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in a similar role, with at least 5 years working in Governance
• Demonstrate proven success in building effective partnerships and links including with central government, schools, local authorities, and contractors to maximise networks and opportunities
• Display well-developed presentation and writing skills, and confidence with public speaking
• Be able to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, acting as an effective ambassador for the Trust
• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and within a busy and effective team, meeting agreed deadlines

In return, DDAT will offer you:

• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust.
• A competitive salary and LGPS pension contributions.
• Ongoing high-quality professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme and an opportunity to work flexibly

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

To apply, completed application forms, references and monitoring forms should be submitted to HR@ddat.org.uk by the closing date. Please Note: CVs will not be accepted. We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this post, please email HR@ddat.org.uk in the first instance.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 2^nd May 2025

Provisional Interviews: Wednesday 14^th May 2025