Head of Governance

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Governance to provide strategic leadership for governance, compliance and assurance across our Trust.

This is a pivotal senior role, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen governance as we continue our ambitious growth journey in partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

As Head of Governance, you will act as the Trust's Company Secretary and strategic lead for governance effectiveness, statutory compliance and assurance.

We are looking for a highly skilled and credible governance professional who can operate confidently at senior level.

Roles and responsibilities

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a governance or compliance leadership role within a regulated environment
• Expert knowledge of the academy trust governance framework and statutory requirements
• Strong understanding of company law, charity law and regulatory compliance
• Experience of advising Boards and senior leaders on governance matters
• Proven ability to lead, develop and coordinate teams and services across multiple sites
• Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills, with the ability to manage complexity and risk effectively
• A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and mission of the Trust is essential.

What the school offers its staff

• Be part of a values driven Trust committed to excellence in education and governance
• Play a central role in shaping governance during a period of strategic growth
• Work closely with senior leaders, Trustees and the Archdiocese
• Opportunity to build and lead a Trust wide governance function
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• A supportive Senior Executive Team, committed to developing people and transforming children's lives
• Employee benefits.

Wellbeing support, employee assistance programme, and cycle to work scheme. Commitment to safeguarding: St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.