Governance, Compliance and Risk Lead

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Governance, Compliance and Risk Lead – Focus-Trust Required from 1st September 2026 Terms of employment: Permanent, Full Time, All Year round (Term time only plus 2 weeks working would be considered if this is preferable) Salary range £45,000 - £50,000 The Board of Trustees at Focus-Trust are looking to recruit a new Governance, Compliance and Risk Lead, to play a key role in Corporate and school Governance as well as being our Company Secretary. The successful candidate will succeed the previous postholder, who led significant improvement across the Trust in this area. We are looking for an exceptional leader to help build on this strong foundation and continue driving important improvements to ensure effective governance, compliance and risk management across our Trust. Focus-Trust is a primary trust established in 2012 as a not-for-profit charity with children at the heart of everything it does. It currently has 15 primary schools and continues to look to expand. Responsibilities
Support the strategic development of governance, compliance and risk across the Trust. Support the Chair and Trustees in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Board and related committees and support the CEO and other senior leaders in matters of effective and strong governance. Ensure the Trust complies with relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements associated with Multi Academy Trust status. Ensure the effective operation of corporate governance controls. Support the local governing bodies.
Qualifications & Skills
Be adaptable, resilient, patient, motivated and an excellent communicator who works with integrity and respect for all. Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive within the demands of a busy primary school trust. Have the flexibility to adapt, work effectively as part of a team, and maintain high standards and expectations of yourself and others. Have the ability to support and liaise with a team of clerks who are not directly employed by the Trust to ensure consistency of approach and standards in all our schools.
Location The role will be based at Ram Mill in Oldham, our Head Office, but will involve travel to all our schools within the Trust and involve approximately 1 day a week, working from home. Safeguarding Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Oldham
Job Type:
FullTime

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