Governance and Compliance Officer

The Governance and Compliance Officer provides high-quality, professional support to the Head of Governance and Compliance in maintaining effective governance and compliance across the Trust. The post holder will provide well-researched administrative support and guidance to the Head of Governance and Compliance, which in turn supports the Trust Board, Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), the CEO, and the Executive Team. Accountable to the Head of Governance and Compliance, the officer is responsible for supporting the fulfilment of statutory duties for the Trustees and ensuring the governance framework operates efficiently. Key duties focus on administration and records, including preparing draft agendas and meeting packs, taking accurate minutes, maintaining governance calendars and records, and supporting the policy review and approval cycles across the Trust. The role also involves administrative support for statutory compliance, such as updating GIAS and Companies House, and supporting information governance processes like logging and tracking Freedom of Information Requests (FOIRs) and Subject Access Requests (SARs) and liaising with our outsourced Data Protection company. We are seeking a professional who can build strong and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A sound understanding of the multi-academy trust legal/regulatory framework, including the Academy Trust Handbook, company law and charity law, or a clear willingness to develop this knowledge quickly. Applicants must have experience of clerking meetings and producing accurate minutes. Strong communication skills, excellent organisational and time-management abilities, and confidence in using digital tools, including Google Workspace, are essential, along with a willingness to embrace new technologies. A commitment to the Trust’s values and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is fundamental. Please see the attached Recruitment Brochure for the full Job Description and Job Specification.