Governance & Compliance Officer

Insignis Academy Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Academy Trust is seeking a Governance & Compliance Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is based at our Central offices in Aylesbury with potential travel within a 25-mile radius as directed.

The post supports administration, coordination, and delivery of the Trust’s governance framework and statutory compliance operations. You will work under the Head of Governance and Compliance, helping ensure that the Trust Board, its committees and Local Governing

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with safeguarding requirements and DBS checks.
• Ability to coordinate and support board and committee activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration, coordination and delivery of the Trust's governance framework.
• Support the Trust Board, committees and Local Governing Bodies to operate effectively.
• Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and statutory requirements.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

DBS Check

Job description

Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our multi skilled, proactive and efficient team as

Governance & Compliance Officer

Full time, Permanent

37 Hours per week, 44 weeks per year

Bucks Pay Range 3

£27,805 - £29,826 (Annual Actual)

(Full time equivalent: £29,114 - £31,230)

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12 noon

Start date: October 2026

Insignis Academy Trust (IAT) requires that its Governance & Compliance Officer will be working closely under the direction of the Head of Governance and Compliance, the Governance and Compliance Officer will support the administration, coordination, and delivery of the Trust’s governance framework and statutory compliance operations.

The Governance & Compliance Officer will assist in ensuring that the Trust Board, its committees, and Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) operate effectively, comply with the Academy Trust Handbook, and maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

You will be based at the IAT Central offices in Aylesbury. However, you may be required to work at premises occupied by the employer or any of the employer’s Academies, within a 25-mile radius, as directed by the employer.

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email [e-mail] or by telephone [phone], who will be happy to help.

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.