Governance and Compliance Manager

The Gallery Trust, Oxford, OX4 4DU

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 September 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: £50,269.00 - £53,460.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 13 SCP 39-42

Governance and Compliance Manager job summary

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

To apply for this post please complete an application form on MyNewTerm.

Closing date: Monday 6 October at 9am

Interviews: TBC

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Gallery Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gallery Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gallery-trust

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.

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