Interim Governance Manager

Interim Governance Manager

Multi Academy Trust - Supporting Schools Across the Trust

Contract: Immediate Start, 4-Month Duration (with a view to extend to 6)

Day Rate: Competitive

A dynamic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an Interim Governance Manager to ensure outstanding standards of governance and compliance across their schools during a crucial period of growth and change.

This role will be remote based with on site requirement 1-2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert governance and compliance advice to the Trust and its academies.
• Support school leaders and Trustees in fulfilling statutory obligations and upholding best practices in governance.
• Ensure effective systems and processes are in place for governance reporting, risk management, and accountability.
• Deliver high-quality training and guidance to governance teams and local governing bodies.
• Work collaboratively with school and Trust leaders to promote an ethos of transparency and compliance.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in governance, ideally within education or public sector settings.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A track record of working with Boards, Trustees, or leadership teams to achieve strategic outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving, forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and governance excellence.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability. Interviews this week!