The Gallery Trust
Oxfordshire
£50,269 - £53,460 per year
Expiring soon
Salary:
Grade 13 SCP 39-42
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
The Gallery Trust, a special Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to recruit an experienced, pro-active and knowledgeable Governance and Compliance Manager to support governance at all levels within the Trust.
About the Role
The Governance and Compliance Manager will oversee all aspects of governance and policy effectiveness and compliance and quality assurance within the Trust. They will ensure governance adheres to good practice, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements in accordance with charity and company law, the Academy Trust Handbook and the Articles of Association.
The post-holder will work with our schools, Local Academy Boards and Trustees to ensure that committees and individuals understand their roles and are equipped with appropriate training and systems to achieve excellence. By designing policies, systems and processes that are appropriate to our schools, the post-holder will maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our governance and compliance functions, ensuring that our Trustees, Executive and School Leaders are able to maximise their focus on improving the educational experience within their schools.
Some responsibilities of the role include:
* Promote the development of a governance strategy and structure which aligns with the Trusts vision, growth plans and strategic objectives.
* Oversee and manage the delivery of best practice throughout all governance tiers, and which provides opportunities for the contribution of a wide range of key stakeholders
* Ensure statutory compliance, including reporting to organisations including Companies House, the Department for Education and other regulatory bodies, in accordance with the Trust's status as an exempt charity and company
* Manage and coordinate the development, review, and dissemination of Trust-wide policies.
* Identify and assess key issues and risks to the Trust's operations, and develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate them
* Maintain and review of the Trust's Strategic Risk Register in conjunction with the Trust Executive Team and the Audit and Risk Committee.
* Act as the Trust's Data Protection lead, collaborating with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and trust staff, to ensure compliance with the GDPR and related legislation, maintaining official records across the trust.
About You
* Have a relevant degree or equivalent experience
* Have recent leadership and/or management experience
* Have experience of advising and supporting Boards and sub-committees
* Have experience working at board / committee level in the education sector / academies or charity sector
* Have knowledge and understanding of the education sector/academies, charity and company law and regulatory compliance.
* Have experience of managing and supporting governance and compliance in the education sector and/or public / charities sector.
* Be able to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with all stakeholders
* Have a high level of self-awareness, personal integrity and credibility; ability to engage and command the confidence and respect of others quickly.
* More information about the job role can be found in the candidate information pack.
How to Apply
Details on how to apply can be found in our candidate information pack.
Closing date: Monday 13th October at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 4 November
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and a probationary period of 6 months. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.
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About The Gallery Trust
The Gallery Trust
C/o The Iffley Academy, Iffley Turn, Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 4DU
United Kingdom
The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.
Our Strategic Aims
* Places where innovation drives learning – our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners.
* Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement – our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources.
* Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support – our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services.
* Places which inspire and influence – our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.
As we enter the next phase of our development and build on our many successes, we want to embrace future challenges and opportunities. The Trust is on a continuing journey of expansion, growing from a Multi Academy Trust based on a single academy in 2013, to its position as the largest Special Trust in Oxfordshire. There are currently 7 special academies in the Trust located throughout Oxfordshire, with a further academy scheduled to open in 2026. The Trust's vision is to continue to expand over the next five years, supporting a community of converter academies, free schools and sponsored academies, and providing outreach and other opportunities. All academies collaborate to share SEND expertise and best practice, and work in partnership with peers who are committed to common aims and goals.
Benefits of working at The Gallery Trust include:
Professional development opportunities
* Regular training and access to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to your learning needs, your job role and your career aspirations
* Opportunities for career progression, secondments and transfers within The Gallery Trust, the largest special school Academy Trust in Oxfordshire
* Opportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks
Financial
* Competitive salaries for teaching and support staff based on School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document and the NJC Green Book
* Excellent terms and conditions
* Access to attractive pension plans (TPS and LGPS), linked to salary life assurance
* Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use
* Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work
* Perkbox - discount and wellbeing platform membership
Wellbeing
* 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
* Membership to Wisdom - wellbeing app
* Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff which increases to reflect length of service
* Complimentary tea and coffee
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