Governance & Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trust dedicated to community-focused education seeks an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager in Chester. The role involves high-level support for statutory compliance, policy oversight, and regulatory engagement. With a focus on legal accuracy and governance frameworks, the successful candidate will have significant influence over policy and strategic decisions in a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Influence over strategic governance

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior governance or compliance position is essential.
• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in a sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage official governance meeting documentation and compliance records.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings to relevant bodies.
• Coordinate audits and ensure adherence to governance policies.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Compliance monitoring

Policy writing

Communication

Financial accuracy

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in governance or compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital filing systems

Job description

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chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Governance & Compliance Manager

Leicester, office based

Employal is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected Trust committed to delivering community-focused education and governance. We are seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager to join their leadership structure and provide high-level support in all matters of statutory compliance, governance, and regulatory engagement.

This is a pivotal role for a detail-driven professional who understands the critical nature of policy, oversight, and legal accuracy within a charitable or educational setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Trust and act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and governance boards.

The role:

• Act as clerk to the Trust’s formal governance meetings (Board of Trustees, Governing Body, sub-committees) – drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions
• Maintain governance records including registers of interests, decision logs, and attendance
• Lead on Trust-wide policy updates, ensuring alignment with legislation and sector guidance
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and regulatory returns to Companies House, DfE, Charity Commission, and other regulatory bodies
• Monitor compliance across the Trust, including safeguarding standards and internal policy adherence
• Coordinate audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
• Serve as a lead contact for external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Share duties with the Director's PA in handling hall bookings, lettings, customer queries, and community-facing administrative support
• Support with bid applications
• Support hospitality and guest arrangements for formal visitors or events
• Manage and bank income from bookings with financial precision
• Attend occasional evening meetings and off-site engagements

The candidate:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior governance, compliance, or administrative position
• Strong working knowledge of legal, educational, or charitable governance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience preparing statutory returns and regulatory filings
• Skilled in clerking, policy writing, and document governance
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and communication ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital filing systems
• Financial accuracy in handling and reconciling income
• Flexibility to work evenings and attend external meetings
• Collaborative, organised, and solution-focused
• Experience working in or with a multi-academy trust, school, or charitable organisation
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and public sector regulatory expectations
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of working within a faith-based environment

In return:

• A central role within a values-driven organisation
• Influence over policy, compliance, and strategic governance
• Opportunities for professional development and sector training
• A supportive team environment with meaningful impact across education and community services