Job Description
3 Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9ZZ, PR2 9ZZ
Job title: Governance Officer
Responsible to: Head of Governance & Compliance
Location: Central office in Fulwood, Preston, with frequent travel to all primary schools in the Trust
Contract: Full time, term time only part time applications considered
Scale: Grade 7 (NJC Spinal Column Points 19 to 25 - Pro rata £27,019 - £30,747 actual)
We are seeking to expand our central team with the appointment of an energetic, well motivated Governance Officer. This is a new and exciting opportunity to support our Head of Governance and Compliance, working alongside Clerks to Local Governing Bodies ensuring excellent governance practices across the Trust and its Local Governing Bodies.
All of the required supporting documentation is attached as we have listed the vacancy and will only be accepting applications via the My New Term portal.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Closing Date: Midday, Mon 6th Jul, 2026
Interview Date(s) W/B 13 July 2026
Please contact school.
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
