As The Sycamore Church of England Trust continues to grow, so does the need for strong governance, effective compliance arrangements and robust risk management. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Governance & Risk Lead to provide leadership across governance, compliance and risk assurance. Working closely with Trustees, senior leaders and schools, you will help ensure statutory responsibilities are met, risks are effectively managed and governance processes remain robust, consistent and well understood.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with experience in governance, compliance, risk, assurance, audit or regulatory environments who is looking to make a meaningful impact across a growing organisation.

You will have the opportunity to:

Lead governance, compliance and risk management across a growing Trust.

Work directly with Trustees, senior leaders and school leaders.

Develop systems and processes that provide assurance, transparency and accountability.

Manage and develop a small compliance team.

Support effective decision-making through strong governance and risk oversight.

Influence how governance, compliance and risk arrangements evolve as the Trust grows.

What We Can Offer

A senior leadership role with Trust-wide influence.

The opportunity to shape governance, compliance and risk arrangements across a growing organisation.

The chance to manage and develop a small compliance team.

A collaborative and supportive central team.

Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to schools, leaders and governance stakeholders.


To Apply

Please follow the link- https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=e466ff84-6658-4a8e-b26f-25a178e1a1f2

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Seddon, Director of Operations on 0161 505 2519 or email recruitment@thesycamoretrust.co.uk.

Applications should be submitted via our online application system. If you experience any issues, please call us on 0161 505 2519.

Interviews will take place on Friday 31st July.

We are proud to offer a supportive, values-driven working environment where staff are genuinely valued and developed.

A values-led organisation

As a Church of England Multi Academy Trust, our work is rooted in strong values, with a commitment to serving our communities, supporting one another, and enabling both pupils and staff to flourish. We promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility across all our schools and central services.

A supportive and inclusive culture

We believe that people do their best work when they feel supported. We work closely across our schools and central team to share expertise, provide practical support, and reduce unnecessary workload wherever possible. Staff wellbeing is a key priority, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel listened to and respected.

Wellbeing and staff support

All staff have access to a comprehensive and confidential wellbeing package through Education Mutual, alongside occupational health support, and additional wellbeing resources. We actively promote a healthy worklife balance and take a proactive approach to supporting staff through periods of change or challenge.

Professional development and career progression

We are committed to developing our people. Staff have access to high-quality CPD through The National College, offering a wide range of professional and personal development resources. We also provide Trust-wide development opportunities and encourage collaboration across schools to support career progression and leadership development.
Consistent and fair employment offer

As a Trust, all staff are employed under a consistent framework, ensuring fairness and transparency. Our policies and pay structures are aligned with recognised local authority models (including Bury Council), providing a reliable and well-understood employment offer.

Generous terms and conditions

We offer competitive terms and conditions, including:

  • Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Schemes
  • Generous annual leave for support staff
  • Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies
  • Clear and fair pay progression arrangements

Part of something bigger

Working within a Multi Academy Trust provides opportunities to collaborate beyond a single school, share best practice, and contribute to wider improvement across multiple settings whilst retaining a strong sense of community within each school.

Supporting Documents

↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Governance and Risk Lead Recruitment Pack

Location

Church Street, , Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AX, United Kingdom

Job ID

15605