Interim Governance & Compliance Consultant

Panoramic Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Governance & Compliance Consultant to support a Multi-Academy Trust in Southwest London. The role involves ensuring legal compliance and maintaining statutory records while working part-time for 3 days a week. Candidates should have a background in governance within education and strong stakeholder management skills. This contract will last for 3 to 6 months and will be paid on a daily rate via an umbrella company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clerking meetings and producing accurate minutes.
• Commitment to developing expertise in legal frameworks.
• Experience with governance and compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance operations and ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and Trust-wide policies.
• Oversee governance risks and manage Compliance functions.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Expert knowledge of MAT legal framework

Job description

Interim Governance & Compliance Consultant Multi-Academy Trust Southwest London 3 - 6 month contract 3 days per week (part time)

Panoramic Associates are seeking a Governance and Compliance professional to work for a Multi-Academy Trust. This pivotal role providing expert, well-researched advice to the Trust Board, Local Governing Bodies, the CEO, and the Executive Team-ensuring that statutory duties are met and that their governance framework operates with excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead governance operations and ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain all statutory records, registers, and Trust-wide policies.
• Ensure accuracy of public-facing information (e.g., Companies House, GIAS).
• Oversee governance risks within the Trust's central risk register.
• Lead compliance functions including FOI/SAR processes, manage the Data Protection Log, and liaise with our external Data Protection provider.

About You:

• A highly skilled professional with exceptional attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Expert knowledge of the MAT legal framework (Academy Trust Handbook, Company Law, Charity Law), or a commitment to developing this expertise.
• Proven experience in clerking meetings and producing accurate minutes.

Please note that this role is 3 days per week and will be paid on a daily rate via umbrella company.

If you have the right experience, please apply now! Or alternatively, for more information, please contact Raj on (phone number removed) / removed)