Interim Governance & Compliance Consultant

IO Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an Interim Governance & Compliance Consultant to work with a Multi-Academy Trust in Southwest London. This part-time role involves leading governance operations, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and maintaining statutory records. Ideal candidates should have expertise in the MAT legal framework and experience in stakeholder management. Strong attention to detail is essential. The position is for 3 days per week over a 3-6 month contract.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the MAT legal framework or commitment to developing this expertise.
• Proven experience in clerking meetings and producing accurate minutes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance operations and ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain all statutory records, registers, and Trust-wide policies.
• Oversee governance risks within the Trust's central risk register.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of 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 (eg, 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...