Job Vacancy

Head of Governance (St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust)

Employer Information

Employer
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Address
Port Of Liverpool Building
Pier Head
Liverpool
L3 1BY
Website
https://sjcmat.co.uk/
Contact Name
Lisa Kelly
Contact Telephone
01512720173
Contact Email
[email protected]

About the Organisation

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is highly ambitious for
all children and young people. The Trust currently includes six
primary academies and four secondary academies, two with
sixth form colleges. This is a really exciting time to join our team
as we are undergoing a substantial period of growth.

We are a mission-driven organisation and everything that we do is aimed at improving life chances for children. 

The Trust works in close partnership with the Catholic
Education Service and the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Christ is at the centre of the St Joseph family and this is a
strong element of the Trust's mission. We aim to become a
centre of excellence in Catholic education. We believe that
an excellent Catholic education can transform children's
lives and equip them to go on to use their gifts to make the
world a better place.
 

Role Information

Job Title
Head of Governance
Job Type
Finance & Administration
Job Phase
N/A
Location
Liverpool
Grade
NJC 45 - 52
Actual Salary Information
n/a
Actual Salary Range
£56,673 - £65,084
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full time
Closing Date
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

About the Role

As Head of Governance, you will act as the Trust’s Company Secretary and strategic lead for governance effectiveness, statutory compliance and assurance.

You will:

Lead the development and delivery of a robust, high-quality governance framework
Provide expert advice to the Board, Members and senior leaders on governance and compliance
Oversee statutory returns, regulatory submissions and policy management
Coordinate Trust-wide data protection and information governance activity
Lead the development of a central governance function, managing both in-house and outsourced provision
Ensure consistency and quality of governance practice across all schools
Play a key role in Trust growth, including governance due diligence and onboarding of new schools

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a highly skilled and credible governance professional who can operate confidently at senior level.

You will bring:

Significant experience in a governance or compliance leadership role within a regulated environment
Expert knowledge of the academy trust governance framework and statutory requirements
Strong understanding of company law, charity law and regulatory compliance
Experience of advising Boards and senior leaders on governance matters
Proven ability to lead, develop and coordinate teams and services across multiple sites
Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills, with the ability to manage complexity and risk effectively
A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and mission of the Trust is essential.
 

Application Information

Closing Date
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Closing Time
09:00am
Interview Date
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

How to Apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please visit our candidate portal at https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-SJCMAT-0095

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