The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes. The vision for education is “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.”
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese.
Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer
Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week)
Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa)
Hours: Part-time – 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026
About the Role
Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance.
You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese.
There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools.
You will:
Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions
Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance and diocesan requirements
Lead and deliver high-quality training for governors and governance professionals
Contribute to governance reviews and improvement work in schools
Translate complex policy into clear, practical guidance
Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts and local authorities
About You
You’ll bring:
Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
Experience working with boards, governing bodies or committees
The ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels
Confidence in interpreting legislation and applying it in practice
This role would particularly suit Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role, Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts or Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence.
You will be expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education.
Why join the team
A genuinely strategic governance role with system-wide impact
Opportunity to influence governance across 154 schools
A supportive and collaborative diocesan team
Generous pension (15.1% employer contribution)
A role combining professional challenge with strong social purpose
You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
What is on offer:
A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home.
Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
You may have experience in roles such as Governance, School Governance, Governance Adviser, Governance Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Salary description
£44242.00 - £44242.00 per year