Strategic Governance & Compliance Executive

Place Partnership A Multi Academy Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (Teachers' or LGPS)

31 days annual leave + bank holidays

SmartTech technology scheme

Place Plus discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Corporate Healthcare Cash Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Place Partnership A Multi Academy Trust in the South Hub is seeking an experienced governance and compliance professional to provide executive support across governance functions. You will oversee committees, maintain statutory registers, and coordinate with data protection and executive leadership to ensure compliant operations across the South Hub.

The role entails strategic advisory work, preparing briefings and ensuring robust governance cycles while supporting with policy schedules and

Qualifications

• An experienced governance, company secretariat or compliance professional with experience within education or another complex organisational setting.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage complex governance cycles and competing priorities with accuracy.
• A credible and confident adviser, with the ability to provide clear guidance and advice on governance, compliance and procedural matters to senior leaders, Trustees, Governors and Academy colleagues.
• Committed to continuous improvement, with a strong understanding of the importance of accountability, transparency and service quality.
• Proactive, trustworthy and approachable, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reliable, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.
• Values-led and genuinely committed to the wellbeing of young people, recognising the importance of strong governance in supporting positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive governance and compliance support across the South Hub.
• Oversee governance cycles, registers, filings and reporting processes.
• Maintain statutory registers, risk reporting and Companies House requirements.
• Coordinate with the Data Protection Officer on DSARs and FOI requests in the South Hub.
• Prepare briefings, papers and reports for meetings and external publications.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for the South Hub via telephone and email.

Skills

Governance experience

Company secretariat

Compliance professional

Education sector experience

Job description

Place Partnership A Multi Academy Trust in the South Hub is seeking an experienced governance and compliance professional to provide executive support across governance functions. You will oversee committees, maintain statutory registers, and coordinate with data protection and executive leadership to ensure compliant operations across the South Hub.

The role entails strategic advisory work, preparing briefings and ensuring robust governance cycles while supporting with policy schedules and