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Governance & Compliance Manager, newport
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Client:
Employal
Location:
newport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
Governance & Compliance Manager
Leicester, office based
Employal is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected Trust committed to delivering community-focused education and governance. We are seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager to join their leadership structure and provide high-level support in all matters of statutory compliance, governance, and regulatory engagement.
This is a pivotal role for a detail-driven professional who understands the critical nature of policy, oversight, and legal accuracy within a charitable or educational setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Trust and act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and governance boards.
The role:
* Act as clerk to the Trust’s formal governance meetings (Board of Trustees, Governing Body, sub-committees) – drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions
* Maintain governance records including registers of interests, decision logs, and attendance
* Lead on Trust-wide policy updates, ensuring alignment with legislation and sector guidance
* Prepare and submit statutory filings and regulatory returns to Companies House, DfE, Charity Commission, and other regulatory bodies
* Monitor compliance across the Trust, including safeguarding standards and internal policy adherence
* Coordinate audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
* Serve as a lead contact for external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
* Share duties with the Director's PA in handling hall bookings, lettings, customer queries, and community-facing administrative support
* Support with bid applications
* Support hospitality and guest arrangements for formal visitors or events
* Manage and bank income from bookings with financial precision
* Attend occasional evening meetings and off-site engagements
The candidate:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior governance, compliance, or administrative position
* Strong working knowledge of legal, educational, or charitable governance frameworks
* Demonstrated experience preparing statutory returns and regulatory filings
* Skilled in clerking, policy writing, and document governance
* High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and communication ability
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital filing systems
* Financial accuracy in handling and reconciling income
* Flexibility to work evenings and attend external meetings
* Collaborative, organised, and solution-focused
* Experience working in or with a multi-academy trust, school, or charitable organisation
* Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and public sector regulatory expectations
* Cultural sensitivity and understanding of working within a faith-based environment
In return:
* A central role within a values-driven organisation
* Influence over policy, compliance, and strategic governance
* Opportunities for professional development and sector training
* A supportive team environment with meaningful impact across education and community services
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