Head of Governance

Location: Trust Central Office, Burlington House, Waterloo, Merseyside L22 0PJ

Salary Scale: NJC Scale Point 36-41 (£47,181-£52,413)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time –36 hours per week

Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Head of Governance to join our growing Central Team. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in governance, compliance or education administration, strong organisational and communication skills, and a clear commitment to Catholic education and public service. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

This is a pivotal leadership role, providing professional oversight of governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance across the Trust. The postholder will work closely with Directors, Local Governing Bodies, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure that governance arrangements are robust, compliant, and aligned with the Trust’s Catholic ethos.

Key responsibilities include coordinating Trust Board and Local Governing Bodies processes, maintaining statutory records, overseeing governor recruitment and training, managing Trust-wide policies, and leading compliance and risk management arrangements. The successful candidate will also support regulatory reporting, complaints procedures, and the delivery of high-quality governance training.

PFCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

For a full detailed breakdown, please see the attached Recruitment Pack.

Salary & Benefits

NJC Scale Point 36-41 (£47,181-£52,413)

Location

Trust Central Office, Burlington House, Waterloo, Merseyside L22 0PJ

Supporting Documents

Deadline and How To Apply

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February at 9.00am

Interviews: Monday 2nd March

To apply for this post your completed application must be submitted to include the following documents: ï‚·

CES Application Form ï‚·
CES Consent to Obtain References ï‚·
CES Monitoring Form ï‚·
Covering letter stating how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification

Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically to louise.jones@pfcmat.org