Head of Governance and Compliance

5 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Gosforth Federated Academies Limited Full time

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

**Hours**:Full time, 37 hours per week, all year round**

**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 - this means we have a clear energy and purpose, and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising of 6 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 have responsibility for developing the Gosforth Group governance and compliance framework and 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 is 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 is made up of individual Trustees from diverse backgrounds, with a wealth of knowledge and relevant skills, gained from a variety of professional backgrounds, and is led by a Chair with extensive educational experience

What we are looking for

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic governance professional who is able to lead and manage the strategic development of trust governance arrangements.

With highly effective influencing skills you will have the confidence to advise the Chair, 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 including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, 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

To apply

**Monday 18th March 2024 at 9.00am**

**Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date**

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