Governance and Compliance Manager

Governance and Compliance Manager Leicester, office based £40,000Employal 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 and 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 actionsMaintain governance records including registers of interests, decision logs, and attendanceLead on Trust-wide policy updates, ensuring alignment with legislation and sector guidancePrepare and submit statutory filings and regulatory returns to Companies House, DfE, Charity Commission, and other regulatory bodiesMonitor compliance across the Trust, including safeguarding standards and internal policy adherenceCoordinate audits, investigations, and compliance reviewsServe as a lead contact for external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agenciesShare duties with the Director''s ..... full job details .....