Legal, Risk and Governance Officer

Opportunity to develop your career across legal compliance, risk management and governance at one of the UK's leading independent schools. Westminster School is seeking a Legal, Risk and Governance Officer to help ensure the school's operations are well-managed, compliant and supported by effective processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual, including a recent graduate, who is keen to build a career in these areas.

Reporting to the Head of Legal, Risk and Assurance, you will support a broad range of activities, including maintaining legal and compliance records, monitoring key deadlines, assisting with contracts and legal documentation, and helping to manage the school's risk register. You will also coordinate insurance matters, support data protection activities and internal audits, and assist the Clerk to the Governing Body with the administration of meetings, governor records and related governance processes.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable developing relationships with a range of stakeholders, and willing to learn and take responsibility. Previous experience in legal, compliance, risk or governance administration would be beneficial, but a recent graduate with the right skills and motivation is equally encouraged to apply.

Benefits of working at Westminster School include: Generous pension scheme Free access to leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours). Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period Discretionary Christmas shutdown period Private medical insurance (opt in) Free school meals are also available when on-site during working hours for the role.

For further information and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Midday on Tuesday 22 September 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. Westminster School is seeking a Legal, Risk and Governance Officer to help ensure the school's operations are well-managed, compliant and supported by effective processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual, including a recent graduate, who is keen to build a career in these areas., We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable developing relationships with a range of stakeholders, and willing to learn and take responsibility.

Previous experience in legal, compliance, risk or governance administration would be beneficial, but a recent graduate with the right skills and motivation is equally encouraged to apply. Generous pension scheme Free access to leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours). Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period Discretionary Christmas shutdown period Private medical insurance (opt in) Free school meals are also available when on-site during working hours for the role.