Location
Tooley St, London

Hours
Part Time - Flexible working including home, office, and school-based meetings. Governor meetings are primarily held outside normal working hours, with around 60 meetings per year.

Salary
£49,155 per annum (pro-rata)

About the Role
Do you see yourself supporting leaders to make confident, well-informed decisions? Can you use your governance expertise to drive transparency, accountability, and excellence? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Governor Services Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Governor Development Advisor to join our team and help make a difference today. As a Governor Development Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of governance across Southwark’s schools. You will act as a trusted advisor to governors, senior leaders, and boards, supporting effective decision-making and promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. In this varied and rewarding role, you will support Boards and Committees by organising meetings, preparing agendas, and producing accurate, timely minutes that clearly capture key decisions and actions. You will manage governance frameworks, maintaining policies, procedures, and statutory records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will provide expert governance advice on best practice, risk management, and regulatory changes to support informed strategic decisions. You will coordinate information and reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear, accessible, and compliant documentation. You will encourage training and development by supporting governors and senior leaders with induction, CPD, and ongoing governance training. You will drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance governance processes and embed a culture of good governance across all settings. Additionally, you will support the traded service by providing high-quality, timely, and responsive services to schools and governing boards. You will report directly to the Head of Governor Services and be part of an experienced and highly regarded team dedicated to strengthening school governance across the borough.

Experience
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, statutory requirements, and best practice.
- Experience supporting boards or committees within a complex organisation is desirable.
- Familiarity with digital governance tools and systems is advantageous.

About you
- Proactive and detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident advising senior leaders and boards with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear minutes and reports.
- Analytical mindset to interpret regulation, assess risk, and provide sound recommendations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to build positive and productive relationships at all levels.
- Adaptable and confident working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Qualifications
- A professional qualification in governance, company secretarial practice, or related discipline is desirable but not essential.