Panoramic Associates
Interim Governance and Operations Manager
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Governance & Operations Lead
Location: South East England
Salary: Day Rate
Contract Length: September - Easter
We are looking for an experienced Governance & Operations professional to play a pivotal role in supporting our Trust through an exciting period of development and growth. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a collaborative leadership team, providing expert governance support while contributing to operational excellence across the Trust. Whether your background is in governance, operations, or both, you will bring strong organisational leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, trustees, and external stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Head of Governance and senior leaders, you will ensure that governance arrangements, operational compliance, and organisational processes are effective, efficient, and aligned with statutory and regulatory requirements.
You will support the Trust's Board and committee structure, oversee governance processes, contribute to operational planning, and provide assurance that key compliance and risk management activities are delivered effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Governance
- Provide high-quality governance advice to senior leaders, trustees, and governors.
- Manage the annual cycle of Board and committee meetings, including agenda planning and clerking.
- Produce accurate agendas, reports, and high-quality minutes.
- Monitor and follow up agreed actions from meetings.
- Maintain GovernorHub and support trustees and governors in its effective use.
- Coordinate trustee and governor recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
- Lead the Trust's policy review process and maintain the Policy Register.
- Coordinate the Trust's formal complaints process.
- Ensure compliance with statutory governance and publication requirements.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for governance queries across the Trust.
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Operations & Compliance
- Support operational planning and organisational delivery across the Trust.
- Contribute to operational risk management and maintenance of the Trust Risk Register.
- Support compliance with health and safety, data protection, and statutory obligations.
- Prepare reports and assurance information for senior leaders, Trustees, and Board committees.
- Work collaboratively on projects relating to estates, IT, compliance, and organisational improvement.
- Contribute to operational planning associated with Trust growth and organisational change.
- Support senior leaders with strategic and operational projects as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience supporting Board-level governance within education or another regulated sector.
- Excellent understanding of governance legislation, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience preparing Board papers, agendas, and high-quality minutes.
- Strong relationship management skills with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent ICT skills and confidence using governance and reporting systems.
- Knowledge of GovernorHub or similar governance software.
- Experience managing complaints, policies, or compliance processes.
- Understanding of risk management and corporate assurance.
- A commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening Board meetings.
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We'd particularly welcome candidates with experience of:
- Multi-Academy Trust governance.
- Operational leadership within education.
- Estates, facilities, or compliance management.
- IT, digital infrastructure, or data protection.
- Supporting organisational growth, mergers, or change programmes.
- Delivering training to governors, trustees, or senior stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
You will be highly organised, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with the confidence to advise senior leaders while remaining approachable and supportive. You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and will be motivated by making a positive impact across our schools.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Trust, working with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
You'll have the opportunity to influence governance, strengthen operational excellence, and contribute to the continued success and growth of the organisation while developing your own professional expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Please apply to find out more.
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