Governance and Compliance Officer at Coombe Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CAT/63310

Location

C/O Coombe Boys School College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Greater London, KT3 6NU

Contract Type

Permanent/Flexible Working

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only. Flexible working for evening meetings.

Hours Per Week

30-36

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week beginning 29th June 2026

Interview Date(s) Week beginning 29th June 2026

About this Role

The Governance and Compliance Officer provides high-quality, professional support to the Head of Governance and Compliance in maintaining effective governance and compliance across the Trust. The post holder will provide well-researched administrative support and guidance to the Head of Governance and Compliance, which in turn supports the Trust Board, Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), the CEO, and the Executive Team. Accountable to the Head of Governance and Compliance, the officer is responsible for supporting the fulfilment of statutory duties for the Trustees and ensuring the governance framework operates efficiently.

Key duties focus on administration and records, including preparing draft agendas and meeting packs, taking accurate minutes, maintaining governance calendars and records, and supporting the policy review and approval cycles across the Trust. The role also involves administrative support for statutory compliance, such as updating GIAS and Companies House, and supporting information governance processes like logging and tracking Freedom of Information Requests (FOIRs) and Subject Access Requests (SARs) and liaising with our outsourced Data Protection company.

We are seeking a professional who can build strong and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A sound understanding of the multi-academy trust legal/regulatory framework, including the Academy Trust Handbook, company law and charity law, or a clear willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.

Applicants must have experience of clerking meetings and producing accurate minutes. Strong communication skills, excellent organisational and time-management abilities, and confidence in using digital tools, including Google Workspace, are essential, along with a willingness to embrace new technologies. A commitment to the Trust’s values and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is fundamental.