Start date: ASAP Contract details: Permanent This role is offered on an annualised hours basis, working 780 hours per year. This means that whilst there will be core hours, some hours can be worked flexibly across the year, including school holidays to meet the operational needs of the Trust. Grade 7 (SCP 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 of 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. In particular, the post holder will: 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 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. For an informal discussion about either the school, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Michelle Jones, Director of Strategy and Governance by email mjones@invictus.education See how we’re delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring Work With Us | Invictus Education Trust Closing date: Monday, 13 th October 2025 at 9am We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews date: Thursday, 23 rd October 2025 In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. 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 on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance 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.