Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
About This Role
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Financial Officer
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust are looking to recruit a highly motivated Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance to provide strategic leadership and meet the operational needs across our Trust, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is a leadership position responsible for leading governance, policy development, risk management and compliance across the Trust. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, Executive Team and school leaders, you will ensure that governance arrangements are robust, effective and continually evolving to support excellent outcomes for our schools and communities.
We are seeking an experienced governance professional with strong expertise in governance, compliance, risk management and regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and educational excellence.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
The opportunity to make a real difference across a growing and ambitious Trust.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Professional development and career progression opportunities.
Access to a generous pension scheme and employee benefits package.
If you have any queries regarding this post please email them to:recruitment@bccet.org.uk
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.