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Dorset Council UK

Head of Governance - Initio Learning Trust

Broadstone
£29.5k – £33.3k/yr
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Head of Governance

Initio Learning Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a part-time newly created Head of Governance to join their dedicated central team.

Contract

  • Permanent, 24 hours per week over 41 working weeks (term time, plus 2 weeks)

Salary

  • Full time equivalent (FTE) Salary: Grade 13, £49,282 - £55,459 per annum (pay award pending)
  • Actual Salary: £29,557 - £33,262 per annum

Start Date

Approx Start: October 2026

Location

You will be based at our central office in Broadstone, and on occasions may be required to travel to our multiple school sites located across Dorset and BCP.

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About the Role

As the Trust’s senior governance lead, you will ensure we operate within an exemplary, legally compliant and high-performing model. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive digital transformation and provide strategic oversight, proactive policy development and robust regulatory assurance for a mature Multi-Academy Trust.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the Trust operates within an exemplary, legally compliant and high-performing model.
  • Drive digital transformation.
  • Provide strategic oversight.
  • Develop proactive policies.
  • Ensure robust regulatory assurance.

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If you are a highly motivated and experienced governance professional seeking an opportunity to facilitate transparent decision-making that supports school improvement and long-term sustainability, we encourage you to apply.

Application Details

  • Closing date: 27 August 2026
  • Interviews: w/c 7 September 2026

For further information about the role and the opportunity to apply via Initio's jobs portal, please click the Apply button below.

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Skills

Governance
Strategic Oversight
Policy Development
Regulatory Assurance
Digital Transformation
Decision-Making
Compliance
Risk Management
School Improvement
Stakeholder Management

Location

Broadstone, England, United Kingdom

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