Governance & Compliance Manager
Leicester, office based
£40,000

Employal is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected Trust committed to delivering community-focused education and governance. We are seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager to join their leadership structure and provide high-level support in all matters of statutory compliance, governance, and regulatory engagement.
This is a pivotal role for a detail-driven professional who understands the critical nature of policy, oversight, and legal accuracy within a charitable or educational setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Trust and act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and governance boards.

The role:

Act as clerk to the Trust's formal governance meetings (Board of Trustees, Governing Body, sub-committees) - drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions
Maintain governance records including registers of interests, decision logs, and attendance
Lead on Trust-wide policy updates, ensuring alignment with legislation and sector guidance
Prepare and submit statutory filings and regulatory returns to Companies House, DfE, Charity Commission, and other regulatory bodies
Monitor compliance across the Trust, including safeguarding standards and internal policy adherence
Coordinate audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
Serve as a lead contact for external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
Share duties with the Director's PA in handling hall bookings, lettings, customer queries, and community-facing administrative support
Support with bid applications
Support hospitality and guest arrangements for formal visitors or events
Manage and bank income from bookings with financial precision
Attend occasional evening meetings and off-site engagements
The candidate:
Essential:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior governance, compliance, or administrative position
Strong working knowledge of legal, educational, or charitable governance frameworks
Demonstrated experience preparing statutory returns and regulatory filings
Skilled in clerking, policy writing, and document governance
High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and communication ability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital filing systems
Financial accuracy in handling and reconciling income
Flexibility to work evenings and attend external meetings
Collaborative, organised, and solution-focused
Desirable:

Governance/compliance qualification (CGIUKI, ILM, or similar)
Experience working in or with a multi-academy trust, school, or charitable organisation
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and public sector regulatory expectations
Cultural sensitivity and understanding of working within a faith-based environment
In return:

A central role within a values-driven organisation
Influence over policy, compliance, and strategic governance
Opportunities for professional development and sector training
A supportive team environment with meaningful impact across education and community services
Interested? Please click 'apply' today