Governance and Assurance Manager

37 hours, All Year Round

NJC Point 36 – Point 40 (£47,181 - £51,356 FTE)

Homebased with to travel to Head Office/Schools when required

START DATE: As soon as possible

Governance and Assurance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) as our Governance and Assurance Manager, playing a key role in the leadership and development of governance and assurance services across a large and growing Multi-Academy Trust.

Working closely with the Head of Governance and Assurance, you will lead the day-to-day operational delivery of governance, compliance and assurance activity, ensuring that governance services are delivered professionally, effectively and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

About ATT Central

ATT Central, which is based at our head office in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to ATT academies. The Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds who work together to provide educational and operational excellence and to foster a strong ATT community.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the day-to-day management, quality assurance and continuous improvement of governance support and assurance activity across the Trust.
• Line manage and support the Governance Support Officers, ensuring work is effectively planned, prioritised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee local governance support, hearings and statutory panels, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and Trust requirements and the consistent application of agreed governance standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of governance procedures, quality assurance processes and service standards.
• Coordinate governance recruitment, induction, training and development activities for Governors.
• Support the delivery of the Trust's complaints framework, policy framework, risk management arrangements and assurance activity.
• Support the Trust's Data Protection Officer through the coordination and oversight of information governance processes, including Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests and data breach management.
• Work closely with school leaders, Governors, Trustees and colleagues across ATT to promote effective governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

This role would suit an experienced governance professional with strong organisational and leadership skills, experience of working within a regulated environment, and a passion for delivering high-quality services and building effective relationships.

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people.  Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident.  We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

At ATT we are passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome all applications.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Emily Elliott, Head of Governance, via email at Emily.Elliott@attrust.org.uk

Please apply early as this vacancy may close early if a number of suitable applications are received.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Academy Transformation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, an online check, 2 satisfactory references and any other necessary checks.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on, ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025.  We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.  We are open to Flexible Working.