Trust Service Officer - Governance, Assurance and Compliance

Abbey Multi Academy Trust, Leeds, LS14 6NU

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 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: £33,119.00 - £34,811.00 Annually (Actual)

Trust Service Officer - Governance, Assurance and Compliance job summary

Nature of Contract

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

FTE Salary

C3 SCP 19-22, £33,119 - £34,811 per annum

Actual Salary

C3 SCP 19-22, £33,119 - £34,811 per annum

Working Hours

37 hours per week

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Trust Service Officer to support governance, assurance and compliance across out academies. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Compliance, you will take operational responsibility for defined areas, coordinate routine service delivery and provide first-line support, working with trustees, governors and colleagues across the Trust.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Coordinate governance meetings, records and forward plans, tracking deadlines and following up actions.
• Support policy reviews, compliance returns and routine information requests, providing first-line guidance within agreed responsibilities.
• Gather assurance evidence and support reporting, casework administration and arrangement for new academies joining the Trust.
• Use systems and digital tools to improve customer service, efficiency and standardisation.

You will be:

• Highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail and experience of coordinating processes involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• An approachable communicator who builds positive relationships, handles confidential information appropriately and uses Microsoft 365 confidently.
• Able to work independently and recognise when to seek advice.
• Committed to continuous learning and willing to undertake relevant professional development.
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values.

The Trust is committed to supporting the postholders' professional development. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to undertake a relevant Level 4 qualification via apprenticeship in Governance or in Data Protection and Information Governance, supporting them to develop specialist expertise and progress their career.

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts/ offers a high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, dental care
• Free secure parking
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job profile and read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available on our website.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact HR@abbeytrust.org

The closing date for this vacancy is on 30 NOVEMBER 2026 at 9am with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Working Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

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

At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles within our Trust and schools will involve contact with children/young people and Abbey MAT expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our mission of "Working in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower"

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 Abbey Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Abbey Multi Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-multi-academy-trust

At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, our vision is to continually develop our high performing Trust to deliver the best educational and pastoral experience for students from 3-19. Our aim is to grow, develop, support and improve our academies across the wide and diverse geographical area of Leeds and Yorkshire.

We are a Church of England Trust (MAT) within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds that currently consists of eight schools. Working together, we inspire learners and change their lives as a result of our educational provision. We are committed to our Trust vision to work in partnership to educate, nurture and empower our students and our employees so that everyone can flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

We know that pupils are at the heart of every school - shaping their distinct and unique identity. At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we work in partnership with schools so they benefit from our framework, but retain their independent culture. We want our school leaders to feel empowered to be innovative and forward thinking utilising the support of the Trust central team to succeed.

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