Governance Lead / 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 in Wolverhampton is seeking a Governance Lead/Company Secretary to oversee governance effectiveness and compliance. This role involves leading governance services, providing executive support to senior leaders, and ensuring the trust meets statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in governance or clerking and strong organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA/governance, managing multiple diaries.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and events independently.
• Experience in governance, compliance, or clerking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop governance services for compliance and effectiveness.
• Advise on governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks.
• Manage statutory records and governance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Strategic leadership

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Recognised qualification in Business or Administration

Degree in business or governance qualification

Job description

Governance Lead / Company Secretary

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

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Central Team, with travel to Trust schools (Wolverhampton-based)

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 Governance Lead/Company Secretary to join our central team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the CEO, providing executive support to senior leaders, and 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 give 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. You will also deliver high‑level executive support to the CEO, COO, and Education and Inclusion Directors, ensuring the smooth running of meetings, communications, and compliance processes.

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
• Provide executive support, including diary management, meeting organisation, and confidential administration
• Support the trust’s communication, PR, and event coordination

About You

You will have experience as a PA/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]. Applications should include our application form and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 24th November 2025