Head of Governance

Head of Governance

Grade:
Aquinas Grade 7

Full time salary range: £36,451.00 p.a.

- £43,003.00 p.a.

Hours:

3 6 Hours per Week, 52 weeks per year

Start Date:

Monday 13 th April 2026

Closing Date:
Monday 2 nd March 2026 at 9am

As the Trust continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a full‑time Governance and Compliance Professional in the position of Head of Governance to support effective governance across our academies.

The Trust has expanded to twelve academies, with a further two joining during the current academic year. With a Trust of this size (12–104 schools), the existing model–comprising a part‑time Governance Professional alongside a separate AAC and Compliance Officer–is no longer sufficient to meet the increasing complexity and demands of governance, compliance, and statutory oversight.

As a result, this role is being expanded into a full‑time position, providing comprehensive and strategic support to the Board, Committees, and senior leaders across the Trust.

This is a key role within the Trust, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen governance arrangements during a period of growth and development.

• A flexible attitude.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Outstanding ICT skills (Microsoft Office) and strong statistical analysis ability.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• The ability to shape a new position into one that is deemed essential for future operations.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work with diplomacy, tact and discretion and respect the confidentiality of information handled in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act.
• The ability to deliver information to senior staff in a way that is concise and easy to understand.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience working in a governance role or similar.

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A commitment to a flexible approach to work / home life balance e.g. Hybrid Working of 2 or 3 days at home upon successful completion of probation.
• Enrolment in the 'defined benefit' Local Government Pension Scheme with employer's pension contributions of 23.6% (subject to annual review);
• Generous annual leave package starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) and rising to 31 days (plus bank holidays) after a qualifying period of service.
• Free on-site parking.
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals.

Please send your completed application form, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment

Application  Application Form.doc