Executive Support Officer

Location: Place Partnership Trust

Contract: 37 Hours per week, Full Year

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026 at 9:00am

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised individual to provide executive support across governance and compliance in the South Hub. This is a pivotal role, ensuring that designated committees and all Academy Education Committees (AECs) operate effectively and meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

The postholder will work with the Trust’s Leader of Governance, Compliance & Executive Support and their counterpart in the West Hub to ensure all aspects of the Trust’s governance and compliance infrastructure, overseeing key frameworks, registers, filings and reporting processes is executed efficiently. This includes maintaining statutory registers, risk reporting, governance cycles, Companies House requirements and supporting with the wider policy schedule. The post holder will ensure local governance and strong secretariat support is in place in the South Hub.

The postholder will work closely with Executive colleagues, Trustees, Governors and Academy Leaders, providing expert advice and assurance, ensuring governance arrangements remain effective, compliant and aligned to best practice.

A strong focus on compliance and assurance will underpin the post. The successful candidate will oversee the complaints in the South Hub and coordinate with the Data Protection Officer on Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and other data protection matters from the South Hub. Alongside this, the postholder will provide strategic executive support to the Director of Education in the South Hub and other executive leaders. They will prepare briefings, papers and reports for meetings, external publications and key stakeholder engagement. A discreet and proactive professional, the successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for, as well as a first point of contact for the South Hub via telephone and email.

Though the role is being advertised as Full Year, Term Time Only + 2 Inset days will be considered for the right candidate.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• An experienced governance, company secretariat or compliance professional with experience within education or another complex organisational setting.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage complex governance cycles and competing priorities with accuracy.
• A credible and confident adviser, with the ability to provide clear guidance and advice on governance, compliance and procedural matters to senior leaders, Trustees, Governors and Academy colleagues.
• Committed to continuous improvement, with a strong understanding of the importance of accountability, transparency and service quality.
• Proactive, trustworthy and approachable, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reliable, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.
• Values-led and genuinely committed to the wellbeing of young people, recognising the importance of strong governance in supporting positive outcomes.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth.

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 31 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service and 34 days plus bank holidays after 10 years’ service.
• Technology scheme via Smart Tech*.
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus.’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*.
• Free, on-site parking at every site.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.

*restrictions apply

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact lbinks@placepartnership.com.

The role may be based in either our Wakefield hub or our South Hub in Rotherham with an expectation to work flexibly across both hubs for line management arrangements and collaboration.

To apply for the position, please visit https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.