via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Governance Manager

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Bury Full-time
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St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Governance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The Governance Manager will lead and manage key operational governance functions across the Trust, ensuring effective clerking, compliance, panels governance, training and policy coordination. The Governance Manager provides expert advice and oversight whilst supporting the Head of Governance in delivering high-quality, compliant and effective governance.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

  • Proven senior-level experience in clerking or governance management.

  • Strong knowledge of academy trust governance, legal frameworks, and statutory compliance.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Confidence advising senior leaders, board members and panels.

  • Advanced minute-taking and report writing skills

  • The ability to travel across the Trust

  • A commitment to safeguarding children and young people as well as to equality, diversity, professionalism, confidentiality, and high ethical standards.

We can offer:
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.

  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.

  • Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.

  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.

  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.

  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

  • Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.

  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

  • Free onsite parking.

  • Free onsite gym.

  • Generous annual leave allowance.

  • Convenient location in Bury town centre.

  • A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Interview date: TBC

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