Nature of Contract
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
FTE Salary
C3 SCP 19-22, £33,119 - £34,811 per annum
Actual Salary
C3 SCP 19-22, £33,119 - £34,811 per annum
Working Hours
37 hours per week
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Trust Service Officer to support governance, assurance and compliance across out academies. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Compliance, you will take operational responsibility for defined areas, coordinate routine service delivery and provide first-line support, working with trustees, governors and colleagues across the Trust.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
- Coordinate governance meetings, records and forward plans, tracking deadlines and following up actions.
- Support policy reviews, compliance returns and routine information requests, providing first-line guidance within agreed responsibilities.
- Gather assurance evidence and support reporting, casework administration and arrangement for new academies joining the Trust.
- Use systems and digital tools to improve customer service, efficiency and standardisation.
You will be:
- Highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail and experience of coordinating processes involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- An approachable communicator who builds positive relationships, handles confidential information appropriately and uses Microsoft 365 confidently.
- Able to work independently and recognise when to seek advice.
- Committed to continuous learning and willing to undertake relevant professional development.
- Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values.
The Trust is committed to supporting the postholders' professional development. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to undertake a relevant Level 4 qualification via apprenticeship in Governance or in Data Protection and Information Governance, supporting them to develop specialist expertise and progress their career.
Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work
In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower
We can offer:
- Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
- A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail Discounts/ offers a high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, dental care
- Free secure parking
- Membership of an excellent pension scheme
How to apply:
Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job profile and read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.
Information about our Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available on our website.
To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact HR@abbeytrust.org
The closing date for this vacancy is on 30 NOVEMBER 2026 at 9am with interviews to be held soon after.
Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Working Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.