Head of Governance and Compliance

Head of Governance and Compliance

 

Salary:           N11 £52,566 to £55,840 per annum

Hours:           Full-time, 37 hours per week, all year round. Hybrid and flexible working options may be considered.

Contract:     Permanent

Start date:    ASAP

Location:      Gosforth Group Head Office, Seaton Burn

You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.

About the Trust

Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust.  We have a clear energy and purpose, and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability.  We are a growing Trust currently comprising six Academies, two of which opened in September 2021.  The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff.  ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.  

About the role

The Head of Governance and Compliance will be responsible for developing the Gosforth Group governance and compliance framework. It will demonstrate a strong understanding of the Trust’s governance structure, constitution, procedures, schemes of delegation and other key documents, ensuring governance is delivered in line with these.

As a fast-growing multi-academy, trust, governance, and compliance are paramount. As such, we are looking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced professional governance lead.

The Head of Governance and Compliance will work very closely with the Board of Trustees. The Board comprises individual Trustees from diverse backgrounds, with a wealth of knowledge and relevant skills gained from various professional backgrounds. It is led by a Chair with extensive educational experience.

What we are looking for

We seek a forward-thinking, dynamic governance professional who can lead and manage the strategic development of trust governance arrangements. 

With highly effective influencing skills, you will be confident in advising the Chair, the Board of Trustees, and the Chief Executive Officer.

You can find further details in the job profile and person specification.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits include an excellent pension scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free on-site parking.
• An opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

A complete information pack, including the job and person specification, can be viewed on our vacancy website: www.gosforthgroup.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Claire Johnson, Director of Finance, at claire.johnson@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone at 0191 285100 

To apply

Please complete the application form on our vacancy website: www.gosforthgroup.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, so early application is encouraged.  We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy before this date.

Friday 19^th April 2024 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide, and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here. 

 

Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will usually be requested before the interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend the interview will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.