Job Description

Job Details:

Job Reference:

HCC621635

Salary Range:

47,430 - 52,735 per annum

Work Location:

Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid working)

Hours per week:

37

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

20 July 2025

Interview Date:

01 August 2025

The Role:

Joining our high-performing and professional School Governance Team in the pivotal role of

School Governance Adviser

, you'll support governors and trustees to deliver great outcomes for young people across Hampshire.

What you'll do:

Manage and coordinate advice, support, recruitment, and training of governors and clerks to governance boards. Provide high-level advice, support and training to governing boards, sometimes in complex and challenging situations. Design and deliver engaging training and development packages across various formats and audiences. Coach and mentor governing boards to drive rapid improvement in governance. Work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. Support the leadership and development of a team of administrative officers, clerks, and associate tutors. Work within the regulatory framework in both academies and maintained schools.

What we're looking for:

A degree or equivalent professional qualification, or substantial experience in a relevant professional role. A strong understanding of school governance and current educational issues, along with their potential impact. Experience as a school governor. Experienced in creating and delivering high-quality training sessions requiring high-level facilitation skills. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills. Flexibility to work some evenings during term time.




Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the

School Governance Adviser

role, team and our values. The section

'About you'

explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.

Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment built on teamwork, where you are empowered to do your best, grow and develop in your role. A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Hampshire. Be part of a forward-looking organisation recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Governor Support and Training Officer, School Governance Training Lead, Clerk and Governor Development Adviser, Governance Services Officer, School Governance Consultant, Governance and Compliance Adviser, School Leadership and Governance Adviser

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

School Governance Adviser Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jenny O'Keefe, School Governance Team Manager, on jenny.okeefe@hants.gov.uk or Maureen Bax, School Governance Team Manager, on maureen.bax@hants.gov.uk


Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.