Governance & Compliance Lead - Central Team

The Good Shepherd Trust Central Team - Church House, Penrith

37 hours per week - permanent 

Salary details - Grade 10 SCP 25

Are you passionate about ensuring high standards of governance and compliance in education? Are you ready for a key role in supporting the effective running of a multi-academy trust and its network of schools?

The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Governance and Compliance Lead to join our team. In this strategic role, you’ll lead on all aspects of governance and regulatory compliance across our Trust, supporting board and committee effectiveness, and ensuring we meet all statutory obligations. 

In this pivotal role, you will: 
•    Maintain statutory records and compliance tracking. 
•    Keeping Trust policies up to date and ensuring effective implementation 
•    Lead and deliver the Trust’s governance and compliance action plan. 
•    Oversee the Trust’s governance documents and risk management. 
•    Provide expert clerking support to the Trust Board and its committees. 
•    Act as the primary liaison between school and Trust leaders, trustees, and members. 
•    Support trust-wide initiatives and provide a professional reception for our Central Team Offices

You will be an organised, proactive professional with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to governance excellence. Previous experience in governance, compliance or clerking role is essential.

In return, we offer: 
•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme  
•    Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days, pro rata if applicable) plus bank holidays 
•    Flexible working arrangements where possible 
•    A supportive central team and collaborative Trust environment 
•    Professional development and training, including governance training. 
•    Wellbeing support for all staff 
•    Travel expenses for Trust meetings. 
•    Access to National Online Safety resources 
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If you are looking for a rewarding role making a real difference to children’s education and school improvement, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply: For an application pack and further details, please visit our Trust website or contact Sam Scott - People Partner via e- mail: sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk

Safeguarding statement: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to the satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Equality and diversity statement: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Closing Date: 9am, 1st September 2026
Interviews: 3rd September 2026