Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk

Endeavour Learning Trust, Chorley, PR7 6TB

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

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: £56,730.00 - £60,208.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 12 SCP 45-48

Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk job summary

Endeavour Learning Trust is entering an exciting phase of growth, therefore we are looking to appoint our new Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. This is a senior, strategic post for an experienced professional who can provide assurance, expert advice and system leadership across governance, compliance, risk management and data protection.

As a growing and ambitious Trust, we are committed to exemplary governance that not only meets statutory requirements but actively strengthens decision-making, accountability and ethical leadership. This role represents a clear step change from operational governance support to strategic oversight, influence and organisational maturity.

A key aspect of this role is building and sustaining strong, trusted relationships across the Trust. You will work closely with Trustees and Executive Leaders, Local Academy Councillors and Senior colleagues across the Trust and academies

You will ensure that all governance stakeholders are confident, well-supported and fully engaged in their roles within the broader governance framework, helping everyone to understand how effective governance contributes directly to improved outcomes for children and young people.

Why join Endeavour Learning Trust?

In this role, at Endeavour Learning Trust, you will have the opportunity to:

Shape and influence governance at a Trust-wide, strategic level

Play a critical role in a growing organisation with strong ambition

Work with committed Trustees, leaders and colleagues who value high-quality governance

Make a meaningful contribution to the success and sustainability of our Trust

If you share our values and are excited by this opportunity, please follow the guidance below for details on how to apply.

ROLE DETAILS

This position is full time and permanent, working 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Fridays 8:30am-4:00pm.

Due to the requirements of this role, work outside of these hours will be required, for example to facilitate Board Meetings. Endeavour Learning Trust promotes flexible working, and time off in lieu will be given where work is required outside of normal hours.

This role will be based at ELT Head Office and occasional travel between Trust schools and sites is a requirement of this role.

To apply, please contact Laura McGunigle, Satis Education for our recruitment pack and application form, via laura@satiseducation.co.uk or 07931 384 683. We ask that you do not apply through my new term.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Endeavour Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Endeavour Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/endeavour-learning-trust

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