Governance, Compliance and Risk Lead

Governance, Compliance and Risk Lead – Focus-Trust

Target start date: 1st September 2026

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full Time. All year round (term time only plus 2 weeks working may be considered if preferable).

Salary range: £45,000 – £50,000

The Board of Trustees at Focus-Trust is looking to recruit a new Governance, Compliance and Risk Lead, to play a key role in corporate and school governance as well as acting as Company Secretary. The successful candidate will succeed the previous postholder, who led significant improvement across the Trust in this area.

We are looking for an exceptional leader to build on this strong foundation and drive further improvements to ensure effective governance, compliance and risk management across our Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development of governance, compliance and risk across the Trust.
• Support the Chair and Trustees in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Board and related committees, and support the CEO and other senior leaders in matters of effective and strong governance.
• Ensure the Trust complies with relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements associated with Multi Academy Trust status.
• Ensure the effective operation of corporate governance controls.
• Support the local governing bodies.

Qualifications and qualities

• Adaptable, resilient, patient, motivated and an excellent communicator who works with integrity and respect for all.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to thrive within the demands of a busy primary school trust.
• Flexibility to adapt, work effectively as part of a team, and maintain high standards and expectations of yourself and others.
• Ability to support and liaise with a team of clerks who are not directly employed by the Trust to ensure consistency of approach and standards in all schools.

This is a unique opportunity for an effective and knowledgeable individual who will make a significant contribution to all aspects of governance, compliance and risk across the Trust.

Location: Ram Mill, Oldham, Head Office. The role involves travel to all schools within the Trust and approximately one day a week working from home.

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, trustees, governors and volunteers are required to adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. A suitability assessment, enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks will precede appointment.

Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.

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