Company Secretary – Amethyst Academies Trust

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust organization in the West Midlands is seeking a Company Secretary to oversee governance and ensure compliance across its schools. This role requires strong organizational skills and governance experience, as you'll lead support services and advise on legal frameworks. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in business or administration and effective communication skills. You will report directly to the CEO and play a crucial role in the Trust's mission to support student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, managing multiple diaries, and coordinating meetings.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to influence senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership for governance support services.
• Advise on governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks.
• Manage statutory records, policy registers, and governance documentation.

Skills

Governance experience

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Recognised qualification in Business or Administration

Degree in business or governance qualification

Job description

Company Secretary

Salary: Grade 7, Point 23–28 (£44,075 – £49,282)

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Location: Central Team, with travel to Trust schools occasionally

Closing Date: 9 am on Monday 5th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 9th January 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and making a strategic impact across a growing multi‑academy trust? We are seeking a highly professional and proactive Company Secretary to join our central team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the CEO, leading the trust’s governance services. Amethyst Academies Trust (AAT) is a multi‑academy trust based in Wolverhampton and Telford, dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education. The Trust oversees a family of schools, including Aldersley High School, Moreton School, Telford Park School, Penn Hall School, and Tettenhall Wood School. AAT’s mission is to provide pathways to success for every student, fostering environments where all learners—regardless of background—can thrive and achieve their highest potential.

About the Role

You will oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance, ensuring our trust meets statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide strategic leadership for governance support services, act as lead adviser on governance matters, and drive best practice across the trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop governance services, ensuring compliance and effectiveness
• Advise on governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and development of governors and trustees
• Manage statutory records, policy registers, and governance documentation

About You

You will have experience of governance, managing multiple diaries, and coordinating meetings and events. You will be highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills and the ability to influence senior staff are essential. Experience in governance, compliance, or clerking is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Recognised qualification in Business or Administration, or equivalent experience
• Degree in business/administration or governance qualification (desirable)

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Statement

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involving regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all relevant convictions and cautions, including those considered spent (unless protected under the Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information, will be undertaken prior to appointment. It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a role involving regulated activity. We follow the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2025) and adhere to safer recruitment practices in line with the Education Act 2002 and the Children Act 1989.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website or contact Tracey Preece – [e-mail].