Governance Lead

Amethyst Academies Trust,

Governance Lead / Company Secretary
Salary:
Grade 7, Point 23–28 (£44,075 – £49,282)

Hours:
Full Time

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Central Team, with travel to Trust schools (Wolverhampton-based)

Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and making a strategic impact across a growing multi-academy trust? We are seeking a highly professional and proactive Governance Lead/Company Secretary to join our central team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the CEO, providing executive support to senior leaders, and leading the trust's governance services. Amethyst Academies Trust (AAT) is a multi-academy trust based in Wolverhampton and Telford, dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education. The Trust oversees a family of schools, including Aldersley High School, Moreton School, Telford Park School, Penn Hall School, and Tettenhall Wood School. AAT's mission is to provide pathways to success for every student, fostering environments where all learners—regardless of background—can thrive and achieve their highest potential.

About the Role:
You will oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance, ensuring our trust meets statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide strategic leadership for governance support services, act as lead adviser on governance matters, and drive best practice across the trust. You will also deliver high-level executive support to the CEO, COO, and Education and Inclusion Directors, ensuring the smooth running of meetings, communications, and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop governance services, ensuring compliance and effectiveness
• Advise on governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and development of governors and trustees
• Manage statutory records, policy registers, and governance documentation
• Provide executive support, including diary management, meeting organisation, and confidential administration
• Support the trust's communication, PR, and event coordination

About You:
You will have experience as a PA/governance, managing multiple diaries, and coordinating meetings and events. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills and the ability to influence senior staff are essential. Experience in governance, compliance, or clerking is desirable.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Recognised qualification in Business or Administration, or equivalent experience
• Degree in business/administration or governance qualification (desirable)

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Statement:
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involving regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all relevant convictions and cautions, including those considered spent (unless protected under the Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information, will be undertaken prior to appointment. It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a role involving regulated activity. We follow the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2025) and adhere to safer recruitment practices in line with the Education Act 2002 and the Children Act 1989.

How to Apply:
For further information and to apply, please visit our website or contact Tracey Preece -

Applications should include our application form and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Hours

Full-time

Grade

Grade 7, Point 23–28 (£44,075 – £49,282)

Location

Amethyst Academies Trust c/o Penn Hall School, Vicarage Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

9am Monday 24th November 2025