Head of Governance and Compliance, Thames Ditton

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal strategic role within a high-performing, outstanding single-academy trust, serving more than 2,100 students across Surrey and London.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Head of Governance & Compliance acts as the Trust’s principal governance adviser and Company Secretary, supporting the effective operation of governance across the Trust and ensuring compliance with legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on:

• Governance and board assurance
• Company secretarial responsibilities
• Statutory governance records and compliance
• Board and committee support
• Governance effectiveness and development
• Trustee induction, training and succession planning

Working closely with Trustees, Members and senior leaders, the postholder provides strategic and procedural guidance on governance matters, delegated authority, conflicts of interest and compliance, while promoting high standards of accountability and effective decision-making across the Trust.