Governance and Compliance Manager – Permanent
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
Actual Salary: £42,839 – £47,181 Pro‑rata
About the Trust
Hollingworth Learning Trust currently has three academies: Hollingworth Academy, Newhouse Academy and Heap Bridge Primary School. The Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children.
About the Role
You will lead the Trust-wide compliance strategy (outside of Finance, H&S, ICT and Staffing), managing key areas such as the design of audit schedules, website compliance checks, policy reviews, and risk registers. You should have a strong background in education governance and compliance, a good understanding of trust structures and statutory guidance, and experience acting as a Clerk to a Board or its committees. The role requires exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to benchmark services for sustainable Trust growth. You will advise Trustees and Local Governors, lead central panels, and approach situations with an appropriate balance of support and challenge.
The post will be based at the Trust Head Office in Rochdale, with travel to our schools.
Contract Information
Full time hours are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All Year Round (Term Time Only contract can be considered). Start date from September 2026.
Benefits
- Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, health care cash plan, confidential staff counselling, discretionary leave and family‑friendly working practices
- The Pension provider is the Local Government Pension Scheme (GMPF) with generous employer contributions.
Application
To apply for this position please download the application form and send completed applications to applications@hltrust.co.uk by 8:00am on Monday 10th August 2026.
Equality and Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and welcomes applicants from under‑represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful candidate will need to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure and meet all other pre‑employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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