Governance and Compliance Officer

Governance and Compliance Officer

Salary:
Starting salary £30,158 FTE

Hours:

37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
(30-minute unpaid lunch break daily)

Location:

Poole, with travel to academies across the Trust as required.

Governance Professional Opportunity within a Multi-Academy Trust

Our client, a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking a highly organised and professional Governance Professional to join its Central Team and play a key role in supporting effective governance across its Local Academy Boards (LABs).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator, clerk, governance professional, or someone with strong meeting management and compliance experience who is looking to build a rewarding career in educational governance.

Working closely with Chairs of Governors, Principals, Local Academy Board members and central colleagues, the successful candidate will help ensure governance arrangements operate effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with statutory requirements. The role offers the opportunity to provide expert administrative support, procedural advice and governance guidance that supports strong educational outcomes across the Trust.

About the Role

Reporting to the Governance and Compliance Manager, you will support one or more Local Academy Boards by:

Preparing meeting agendas in partnership with Chairs and Principals.
Organising and distributing meeting papers.
Clerking meetings and producing high-quality, accurate minutes.
Monitoring actions and governance compliance requirements.
Maintaining governance records and statutory information.
Supporting the recruitment, induction and training of governors.
Advising boards on governance procedures and best practice.
Supporting governor panels, including complaints, suspensions, exclusions and appeals where required.
Carrying out governance compliance activities, including website audits and governance record management.
Acting as a Trust-wide lead in one or more specialist governance areas, such as:
Complaints
Suspensions and Exclusions
Admissions
Compliance
Policy Management
Data Protection
Freedom of Information (FOI)
This varied position combines governance administration, stakeholder engagement, compliance responsibilities and specialist advisory work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload and taking ownership of their role.

What Our Client Is Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting formal meetings.
Proven ability to prepare agendas and produce accurate minutes.
Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Confidence working independently and collaboratively.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of governance, compliance or regulatory frameworks.

Experience with in education, the public sector, charity sector or governance environments.
Understanding of academy governance requirements and statutory obligations.
Experience supporting governing bodies, boards, committees or similar forums.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

Professional and discreet.
Proactive and solution-focused.
Adaptable and resilient.
Highly organised and dependable.
Approachable and collaborative.
Committed to continuous professional development.

What's on Offer

A supportive and experienced governance team.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a successful Multi-Academy Trust.
Funding and support to achieve the Level 4 CGI Clerking Qualification.
Ongoing professional development and governance training.
Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in key governance areas.
A collaborative working environment committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

If you are an organised, detail-focused professional who enjoys supporting governance, building strong stakeholder relationships and…