Risk & Compliance Manager in Christchurch

22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days per week. For example, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am-4.30pm, although there is some flexibility for a work pattern which suits the successful candidate to be agreed.

We are looking to appoint a Risk & Compliance Manager to join Twynham Learning multi-academy trust. The Risk & Compliance Manager plays a critical role in supporting robust governance and operational excellence across the trust. This role leads the development and implementation of our risk management procedures and processes and high-quality reporting.

This post is based in our Core Services “Head Office” team, working alongside friendly and professional operations colleagues who specialise in Estates, Finance, Governance, HR and IT and informing strategic decision-making by the Trust Executive Team, Trustees, and School Committees. Working collaboratively with schools, central teams, and senior leaders to ensure risks are identified early, rigorously assessed, and effectively mitigated—supporting safe, high-performing, and compliant academies.

Our trust comprises three secondary schools, five primary schools and an initial teacher training provision, all based in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. We are a strong, stable trust with a well-embedded compliance culture.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead on risk management, including managing our risk register, facilitating risk reviews and workshops, horizon scanning for potential risk events and supporting in emergencies
• Monitor compliance in respect of our statutory and regulatory responsibilities
• Prepare risk and insight reports for trust leaders and governance functions
• Work closely with our outsourced Data Protection Officer on trust-wide data protection arrangements
• Support business continuity planning
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you:

• Make a meaningful contribution to your local community in this role by supporting the education of thousands of children and young people
• 31 days’ holiday leave per year, increasing to 34 days with service (pro rata for part timers)
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for:

We would love to hear from you if you:

• have experience in risk management, insights/analytics, compliance, or school/education governance
• have GCSEs in Maths and English, grade 5/grade C and above or equivalent qualifications/grades
• have a strong understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook and relevant regulatory frameworks
• have strong analytical capability, with experience using data tools such as Power BI, Excel, or MIS/finance systems
• have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with school and trust leaders and an ability to challenge constructively
• can manage multiple priorities across diverse stakeholders
• are highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• are proactive and solutions driven, with the confidence to work independently
• have strong judgement and an ethical approach
• can foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Closing date for applications is 1 September 2026 at 9am.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.