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Contract details: Permanent
Grade 7 (SPC 18 – 23) FTE salary £31,537 - £34,434
Actual salary £14,849 – £16,212, based on working 780 annualised hours per year
About Us
We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust’s Central Team working as a Governance and Compliance Officer. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Governance you’ll play a key role in supporting effective local governance across our Trust. From clerking meetings and advising on compliance, to managing governor recruitment and maintaining accurate records, your work will directly support our mission to deliver outstanding education.
We are seeking an exceptional individual who is forward-thinking, highly organised, and able to manage and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment. As Governance and Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the effective operation of our Local Academy Committees (LACs) across the Trust. Working closely with Chairs of Governors, Headteachers, school leaders, and associate governors, you will ensure that local governance is delivered in line with the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation, Articles of Association, and statutory requirements. You will provide expert advice on governance legislation and best practice, facilitate meetings, maintain accurate records, and support the development of strong, compliant governance across our schools.
Responsibilities
* Clerk LAC and panel meetings, ensuring accurate minutes and procedural compliance
* Provide clear and timely advice to Local Academy Committees (LACs), ensuring associate governors fully understand and fulfil their statutory and strategic responsibilities
* Manage local governance recruitment, induction, and training records
* Maintain up-to-date governance documentation and statutory registers
* Support data protection, Freedom of Information, and complaints processes
* Promote a culture of strong governance and professional integrity
* Assist in the resolution of school-level complaints, exclusions, and hearings in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures
* Deliver high-quality administrative and clerking support that underpins effective governance and contributes to the Trust’s strategic priorities
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will bring experience in educational governance—preferably within a Multi Academy Trust—and demonstrate a strong sense of professionalism and pride in their work. They will be adaptable, proactive, and capable of working flexibly across multiple priorities. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, the postholder will be confident in using their initiative, maintaining high standards of accuracy, and building effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the Trust’s values and governance standards are essential.
A driving license is required and the postholder will need their own car, insured to cover business use. You will be required to work flexibly to support the needs of the Trust as some early evening work is required due to the nature of the role.
Safeguarding and recruitment
For an informal discussion about the role or to organise a visit, please contact Michelle Jones, Director of Strategy and Governance by email mjones@invictus.education.
We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes, including an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List.
Closing date: Thursday, 16th October 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 23rd October 2025. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Further details are available in KCSIE 2025.
As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
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