Governance & Compliance Manager

Governance & Compliance Manager
Leicester, office based
£40,000

Employal is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected Trust committed to delivering community-focused education and governance. We are seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager to join their leadership structure and provide high-level support in all matters of statutory compliance, governance, and regulatory engagement.
This is a pivotal role for a detail-driven professional who understands the critical nature of policy, oversight, and legal accuracy within a charitable or educational setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Trust and act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and governance boards.

The role:

• Act as clerk to the Trust’s formal governance meetings (Board of Trustees, Governing Body, sub-committees) – drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions
• Maintain governance records including registers of interests, decision logs, and attendance
• Lead on Trust-wide policy updates, ensuring alignment with legislation and sector guidance
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and regulatory returns to Companies House, DfE, Charity Commission, and other regulatory bodies
• Monitor compliance across the Trust, including safeguarding standards and internal policy adherence
• Coordinate audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
• Serve as a lead contact for external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Share duties with the Director's PA in handling hall bookings, lettings, customer queries, and community-facing administrative support
• Support with bid applications
• Support hospitality and guest arrangements for formal visitors or events
• Manage and bank income from bookings with financial precision
• Attend occasional evening meetings and off-site engagements

The candidate:
Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior governance, compliance, or administrative position
• Strong working knowledge of legal, educational, or charitable governance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience preparing statutory returns and regulatory filings
• Skilled in clerking, policy writing, and document governance
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and communication ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital filing systems
• Financial accuracy in handling and reconciling income
• Flexibility to work evenings and attend external meetings
• Collaborative, organised, and solution-focused

Desirable:

• Governance/compliance qualification (CGIUKI, ILM, or similar)
• Experience working in or with a multi-academy trust, school, or charitable organisation
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and public sector regulatory expectations
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of working within a faith-based environment

In return:

• A central role within a values-driven organisation
• Influence over policy, compliance, and strategic governance
• Opportunities for professional development and sector training
• A supportive team environment with meaningful impact across education and community services

Interested? Please click ‘apply’ today!