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Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Interim Governance & Compliance Consultant to advise a Multi-Academy Trust. The role requires expert knowledge of governance frameworks and statutory compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing legal compliance, maintaining statutory records, and managing governance risks. This part-time position offers the flexibility of a 3-day work week, providing an essential foundation for supporting the Trust's operations. The candidate will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring excellence in governance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerking meetings and producing accurate minutes.
• Expert knowledge of the MAT legal framework or a commitment to developing this expertise.

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.
• Oversee governance risks within the Trust's central risk register.
• Lead compliance functions including FOI/SAR processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Governance operations

Legal and regulatory compliance

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 provides 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 the 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 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.

This role is 3 days per week and will be paid on a daily rate via umbrella company.

To apply or for more information, please contact Raj at 07418376146 or [e-mail].