Compliance and Governance Manager in Rochdale

Overview

Grade: NJC Scale Point range 32-36.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: 36.25 hours per week – Monday to Friday (flexibility around working times offered).
Working Pattern: All Year Round.
Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 FTE pro‑rated (pending NJC pay award).

Role

Governance and Compliance Manager – leading the Trust‑wide compliance strategy (outside Finance, Health & Safety, ICT and Staffing) and ensuring the Trust operates within statutory frameworks. The post is based at the Trust Head Office in Rochdale, with travel to our schools.

Responsibilities

• Design audit schedules, website compliance checks, policy reviews and risk registers.
• Benchmark services to support sustainable Trust growth.
• Advise Trustees and Local Governors, lead central panels and provide balanced support and challenge.
• Act as Clerk to the Board or its committees.
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance in education and maintain Trust structures.

Qualifications

• Strong background in education governance and compliance.
• Good understanding of trust structures and statutory guidance.
• Experience acting as a Clerk to a Board or its committees.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to advise and lead.

Benefits

• Salary range £42,839 – £47,181 (pro‑rated).
• Flexible hours and working times.
• Health & well‑being benefits: discounted gym memberships, health‑care cash plan, confidential staff counselling, discretionary leave and family‑friendly working practices.
• Pension provider – Local Government Pension Scheme, GMPF.

Application Details

Interview Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026.
Start Date: From September 2026.
Closing Date: 8:00 am on Monday 10th August 2026.
To apply: send completed application form and supporting documents to before the closing date.

Equal Opportunities

Hollingworth Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre‑employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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