Strategic Governance & Compliance Lead

Strategic Governance & Compliance Lead

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Good Shepherd Trust

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead governance and compliance for the Good Shepherd Trust, supporting the CEO and board.
  • Company: Join a dedicated team at the Good Shepherd Trust, focused on educational excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and impact within the Trust.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in education governance while enhancing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in governance, compliance, and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

To provide a high-quality governance and compliance function to the Good Shepherd Trust.

Supporting the CEO in the delivery of governance and compliance services activities across the trust.

Providing clerking services to the Good Shepherd Trust board and its committees.

The post holder will contribute to the effectiveness of the Trust at the highest level, communicating within the Trust between Executive Headteachers, Head of School and Head Teachers, Local Governing Bodies, Trustees, and Members on behalf of the CEO.

You will lead on the Compliance and governance strands of the Good Shepherd Trust’s offer, by implementing and delivering an action plan to ensure its success.

Governance Lead the governance and compliance strands of the Good Shepherd Trust offer.

Support the effectiveness of the board and committees, including oversight of clerkship, preparing papers and briefing governors.

Serve as administrative liaison and support for the Chair of Trustees, assisting Trustees, Members and Local Governing Bodies with arrangements, information and training as needed.

Including drafting key communications such as chairs reports, presentations for AGMs and Annual Reviews.

All bookings and other arrangements for meetings are in place (including drafting agendas and co-ordinating the timely submission of papers) and attend Trust Board and Committee Meetings as Clerk taking minutes and advising on procedure.

Maintain and update statutory books, required databases and records (including Companies House and Get Information About Schools) in respect of Trustees and Governors.

Administer the Trust’s systems and procedures in areas impacting governance such as: declarations of interest; gifts

Good Shepherd Trust

Contact Details:

Good Shepherd Trust Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Strategic Governance & Compliance Lead

Governance and Compliance Expertise
Clerking Services
Communication Skills
Administrative Support
Meeting Coordination
Minute Taking
Document Preparation