Leader of Governance, Compliance and Executive Support

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised individual to provide strategic leadership across the Trust’s governance, company secretariat, compliance and executive support functions. This is a pivotal role, ensuring that the Trust Board, its committees and all Academy Education Committees (AECs) operate effectively and meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

The postholder will lead on all aspects of the Trust’s governance and compliance infrastructure, overseeing key frameworks, registers, filings and reporting processes. This includes maintaining the Scheme of Delegation, statutory registers, risk reporting, governance cycles, Companies House requirements and the wider policy schedule. They will line manage the Governance & Executive Support Officers, providing clear direction to ensure effective local governance and strong Trust-wide secretariat support. Through strong leadership, robust systems and a commitment to continuous improvement, the post ...