Job Description

Governor Advert for Vantage CE Academies Trust - HR, H&S & Finance Specialist

Vantage CE Academies Trust

Location: Knowsley, Salford, Manchester & Bolton

Closing date: 02/11/2025 at 9.00am

Vantage CE Academies Trust is looking to recruit several Governors with experience in HR, H&S and Finance to help steer our Schools and the Trust through the next exciting stage in our journey. Vantage is a dynamic and growing organisation with 510 staff serving over 3700 pupils in 10 schools.

We are a North West-based Trust, founded in 2012, which recognises and supports the individual ethos of non-faith schools; is currently made up of six Church of England schools and four community schools.


The Trust believes in aspiration, ambition and no excuses, seeking to overcome barriers and never accepting mediocrity. We are committed to a culture where everybody belongs. Our intent is to ensure every child who comes through the door has an amazing experience and leaves us with the skills, knowledge and resourcefulness to embark on the next stage in their learning journey.


The Trust is currently in an exciting period, we need Governors who:

want to make a difference can offer a strategic outlook has the ability to analyse complex information; and will offer challenge and support to the Principal and Board via a bold, courageous and resilient mindset. Financial, HR & H&S background with relevant Qualifications.

If you have the requisite experience for the role, and share our vison of "believe in aspiration, ambition and no excuses", we'd love to hear from you.


To find out more and register your interest for the role, please contact our Governance Professional rebecca.taylor@vantageacademies.co.uk.


The closing date for application is 02/11/25 at 9.00am. However, the Trust reserves the right to close early and therefore encourages early applications.

Vantage CE Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for all roles. All candidates will also be subject to an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.