Trust Compliance Officer
The Education Village Academy Trust, Darlington, DL1 2AN29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week - full time Whole time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 8 SCP 19-23 ranging from £32,061 to £34,434
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification - Essential or Desirable
Qualifications
Degree in related subject or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience - E
Professional qualification in related subject - D
Post graduate qualification in relevant qualification - D
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes - E
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities. - E
Experience interpreting procedures or structured documentation. - E
Experience in business risk & controls, corporate governance, assurance, or policy management. - E
Proven ability to be able to present information in a logical and systematic manner and to interpret data with skill and understanding to inform decision-making - E
Experience coordinating governance activities or policy approval processes - D
Experience interacting with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defence. - D
Ability to interpreting legislation, non-statutory guidance, policies, and procedures to enhance and develop governance systems and assurance frameworks - D
Knowledge / Experience
Experience of working with volunteers and/or governors - E
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - E
Strong organisational and administrative skills. - E
High attention to detail and accuracy. - E
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work well under pressure. - E
Ability to quickly understand new information, systems, and processes. - E
Confident in identifying risks and proposing effective mitigations - E
Experienced of leading and implementing successful projects - E
Proven record of collaborative working with Executive/Senior Management and external stakeholders - E
Strong commitment to confidentiality, integrity and high professional standards. - E
Working knowledge and experience of working within the education sector - D
Awareness of child protection / safeguarding issues - D
Experience of School Management Information Systems (e.g., SIMS) - D
What the school offers its staff
Excellent benefits package which includes: 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and access to a range of retailer discounts through schemes including Blue Light Card
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Education Village Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- fgibbons@educationvillage.org.uk
Established in 2006, the Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) made up of 7 academies and schools in the borough of Darlington. We are an ambitious and growing Trust, along with the establishment of a new free school (for children and young people with special educational needs) planned in the 2026/27 academic year.
We provide education and support to over 2000 children and young people in the town and its neighbouring areas, and our mix of mainstream and specialist provision across all phases is unique. We’re an impactful Trust with extensive experience of improving schools and academies to achieve ‘good’ Ofsted ratings.
Our vision is simple:
The Education Village Academy Trust is a place where learning has no limits
Our mission is to deliver exceptional learning experiences to all our children and young people. We stretch aspirations and aim to inspire everyone who learns and works with us to reach high and achieve their potential.
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