Head of Governance and Compliance

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

Hybrid and flexible working options may be considered.

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 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, starting at 29 days
• 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

A complete information pack, which includes the job description and person specification, is 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 0191 285100.

To apply

Please apply online on our vacancy website: www.gosforthgroup.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

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

Friday 19 April 2024 at 9.00 am

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 the welfare of children and young people 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 normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with 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 interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.