Director of Governance & Compliance
The People's Learning Trust, Liverpool, L4 4EL29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £54,916.00 - £60,640.00 Annually (Actual) Pay Award Pending
Director of Governance & Compliance job summary
As our new Director of Governance & Compliance, you will work closely with the Trust Board, CEO, CFOO, and Directors to uphold the highest standards of governance and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across all our schools. This includes overseeing legal and policy compliance, developing robust governance frameworks, leading risk management, and acting as the Trust’s Data Protection Officer and Company Secretary.
You will coordinate governance reviews, deliver training and support for Trustees and Governors, and provide expert guidance on policy, risk, and best practice. You will be central to maintaining the Trust’s Ofsted readiness and legal assurance—building a governance culture rooted in our values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Respect, Trust and Community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading Trust-wide governance and compliance strategy and frameworks.
- Supporting and advising the Trust Board, Local Governing Bodies, and committees.
- Managing legal and statutory obligations including Company Law, Charity Law, and DfE guidance.
- Overseeing GDPR, data protection, and the Trust’s statutory policies and audits.
- Coordinating risk management systems and the Strategic Risk Register.
- Providing expert clerking to the Trust Board and acting as Company Secretary.
- Ensuring compliance with Ofsted expectations and sector best practice.
We’re seeking a committed professional who is:
- Experienced in governance, compliance or legal leadership, ideally in the education or charity sector.
- Knowledgeable about statutory frameworks such as the Academy Trust Handbook, Companies Act, GDPR, and Charity Commission guidance.
- An effective communicator and trusted advisor, able to work with senior leaders and Trustees.
- Skilled in policy development, risk analysis, and strategic reporting.
- Self-motivated, highly organised, and capable of working independently across complex priorities.
- Committed to our mission and values, and excited to support our next phase of growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of governance and compliance across a Trust dedicated to delivering exceptional education and community impact.
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th June 2025
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this vacancy, please click the Apply button and complete your online profile via MyNewTerm. As part of your application, you will be asked to submit a personal statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Both your profile information and personal statement will be submitted directly to us.
MyNewTerm provides a quick and user-friendly online application process. Your profile stores all the statutory information required by Trusts / schools, which you can update at any time from any device. When you apply, MyNewTerm uses your profile to create a tailored application for this specific vacancy.
Once submitted, your application will be sent directly to The People’s Learning Trust for review.
📩 To find out more about this opportunity, please contact our Chief Finance & Operating Officer at CFOO@TPLTrust.co.uk or telephone 07966 299035.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The People's Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
At The People’s Learning Trust, we are confident that every student can achieve their greatest ambitions. Our academies play a crucial role in shaping their life prospects, and we believe in fostering leadership and autonomy to prepare our learners for the future.
Our commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence ensures that all children receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
How we will help children achieve:
We aim to ensure the highest standard of teaching across our Trust.
Our strategies include:
increasing the number of academies rated outstanding by Ofsted;
providing robust support and challenge to schools for rapid improvement;
diminishing attainment gaps between student groups to achieve whole school success.
Our trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach supports all students, including those in referral units who may have felt isolated in the past. We develop curricula that go beyond content, focusing on foundational literacies, character qualities, and competencies.
Our commitment to excellence:
The People’s Learning Trust ethos is “That will do, won’t do. For us, it is the best or nothing,” aligning with the mission of Everton Football Club, “Nil Satis Nisi Optimum”. Our dedication to safeguarding, inclusivity, and the highest expectations drives our determination to cultivate success for our young people.
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