Governance and Compliance Officer - Enhance Academy Trust

Kirklees Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Wakefield is seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of school governance, strong administrative and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include supporting academy boards and acting as an ambassador for the Trust. This role offers membership to pension schemes, health support, and more.

Benefits

Membership to pension schemes

Health support from professionals

Free annual flu jab

Paid annual Wellbeing Day

PPA at home for teachers

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of school governance.
• Ability to provide high level governance support and advice.
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Clerk Local Academy Board meetings and provide governance support.
• Member of the Central Team supporting academies within the Trust.
• Act as ambassador for the Trust, liaising with stakeholders.
• Provide pro-active support to additional projects.
• Attend evening meetings as required.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of school governance

Job description

Overview

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust.

Vacancy Ref: 40105

Start: 1st November 2025

Enhance Academy Trust is a family of 16 primary schools and a Performing Arts college brought together by a shared vision to improve the life chances of all our children through excellence, exploration, encouragement within a distinct ethos. We are a unique organisation that celebrates the individuality of every school whilst promoting an uncompromising belief in the power of collaboration to support all our 4000 pupils be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome someone into our central team as Governance and Compliance Officer.

Role and Responsibilities

The Governance and Compliance Officer will have a comprehensive understanding of school governance and possess strong administrative and interpersonal skills. The postholder will:

• undertake clerking for Local Academy Board meetings as well as providing high quality governance administrative support, training, and advice;
• be a member of the Central Team and ensure efficient and effective support to academies within the Trust;
• act as an ambassador for the Trust, liaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, requiring discretion and diplomacy;
• possess effective organisational and management skills to provide pro-active support to additional projects as required;
• be able to attend evening Local Academy Board meetings held in Wakefield, Kirklees and Barnsley when required.

Requirements and expectations

The post holder will have:

• a comprehensive understanding of school governance;
• strong administrative and interpersonal skills; and
• the ability to provide high level governance support and advice.

Benefits

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services
• GP consultations with NHS doctors for employees and household members, 24/7, with prescriptions delivered to local chemists (charges may apply)
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day
• PPA at home for teachers where possible

How to Apply

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Applications: Please apply via the link - Recruitment.

Safeguarding

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2018 regulations. The preferred candidate for this post will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with KCSIE 2025 and guidance from The Safer Recruitment Consortium, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Personal e-mail addresses (e.g., Hotmail; Gmail) are not acceptable; applicants must provide a business e-mail address for referees.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff/volunteers to share this commitment.