Governance & Compliance Manager
Overview
Following a period of significant growth, this is a very exciting time for our organisation and we are seeking to appoint a Governance & Compliance Manager who will assist the Executive Team. Outstanding governance and compliance support is essential to the continued success of Leading Learners and is an essential post, ensuring our ten schools remain as safe as possible and that the Trust complies with its statutory duties. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks which will include the development and delivery of high-quality governance and administrative services to our Board, Local Governing Boards and Executive Team. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our governance and administration services, working collaboratively with the Executive Team, Boards and Headteachers.
Following a period of significant growth, this is a very exciting time for our organisation and we are seeking to appoint a Governance & Compliance Manager who will assist the Executive Team.
Outstanding governance and compliance support is essential to the continued success of Leading Learners and is an essential post, ensuring our ten schools remain as safe as possible and that the Trust complies with its statutory duties.
You will be responsible for a variety of tasks which will include the development and delivery of high-quality governance and administrative services to our Board, Local Governing Boards and Executive Team.
This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our governance and administration services, working collaboratively with the Executive Team, Boards and Headteachers.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: Grade 8, SCP 25-30 (£37,562-£42,123)
Benefits
- Local government pension scheme
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational Health
- Wellbeing programme
- Continuous CPD and training
- Hybrid (up to 3 days a week in schools) and flexible working availability
Location
Leading Learners Multi-Academy Trust
Ennerdale Road
Astley
Tyldesley
Greater Manchester
M29 7PY
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Please send your completed application form and your letter of application, no longer than two sides of A4 (font size 11) via email to sonia.green@leadinglearnersmat.co.uk.
In your letter please refer to and give examples of: The skills and expertise that you will bring to the role evidenced through examples of your successes to date How you meet the wider job description and person specification
Your completed application should be received by 5pm on Friday 27th November 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th December 2026.