Head of Governance & Compliance — Flexible Working

St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust; Sheffield; Presencial; GBP 54 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working options

Regular travel to academies

Resumo da oferta

St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Head of Governance to provide strategic governance leadership, act as Company Secretary and support Trustees, Local Academy Committees and senior leaders. The role focuses on accountability, compliance and organisational effectiveness across 14 schools serving over 6,500 pupils.

You will lead governance frameworks, recruit and develop governors, ensure regulatory compliance, and report governance assurance to the Board.

Qualificações

• Significant experience supporting Boards, Trustees, Governors or senior committees.
• Experience of providing governance, compliance or constitutional advice at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Experience of developing policies, procedures and governance systems.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of governance across the Trust.
• Provide professional advice and support to the Board of Directors, Committees and Local Academy Committees.
• Act as Company Secretary and oversee governance compliance and statutory reporting.
• Lead governor and trustee recruitment, induction, training and development.
• Ensure compliance with Company Law, Charity Law, Academy Trust requirements and other regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain effective governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Oversee governance systems, registers, declarations of interest and statutory returns.
• Support admissions governance and compliance across the Trust.
• Lead governance reviews, evaluations and continuous improvement activity.
• Coordinate governance support services including clerking arrangements.
• Support the management of complaints and governance-related stakeholder matters.
• Provide governance assurance and reporting to the Board.
• Work with senior leaders to strengthen accountability, transparency and organisational performance.

Conhecimentos

Boards & committees support

Governance frameworks

Policies & procedures

Organisational & communication skills

Formação académica

Governance qualification (advantageous)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Head of Governance to provide strategic governance leadership, act as Company Secretary and support Trustees, Local Academy Committees and senior leaders. The role focuses on accountability, compliance and organisational effectiveness across 14 schools serving over 6,500 pupils.

You will lead governance frameworks, recruit and develop governors, ensure regulatory compliance, and report governance assurance to the Board.