Company Secretary
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wolverhampton, Not recorded, WV4 5HP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 23b66d64-569c-48ef-be34-ca8c47a01eb9 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Closing Date: 9 am on Monday 5th January 2026
Interviews: Friday 9th January 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and making a strategic impact across a growing multi-academy trust? We are seeking a highly professional and proactive Company Secretary to join our central team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the CEO, leading the trust’s governance services. Amethyst Academies Trust (AAT) is a multi-academy trust based in Wolverhampton and Telford, dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education. The Trust oversees a family of schools, including Aldersley High School, Moreton School, Telford Park School, Penn Hall School, and Tettenhall Wood School. AAT’s mission is to provide pathways to success for every student, fostering environments where all learners—regardless of background—can thrive and achieve their highest potential.
About the Role:
You will oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance, ensuring our trust meets statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide strategic leadership for governance support services, act as lead adviser on governance matters, and drive best practice across the trust.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop governance services, ensuring compliance and effectiveness
• Advise on governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and development of governors and trustees
• Manage statutory records, policy registers, and governance documentation
About You:
You will have experience of governance, managing multiple diaries, and coordinating meetings and events. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills and the ability to influence senior staff are essential. Experience in governance, compliance, or clerking is desirable.
Qualifications:
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Recognised qualification in Business or Administration, or equivalent experience
• Degree in business/administration or governance qualification (desirable)
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Statement:
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involving regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all relevant convictions and cautions, including those considered spent (unless protected under the Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information, will be undertaken prior to appointment. It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a role involving regulated activity. We follow the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2025)and adhere to safer recruitment practices in line with the Education Act 2002 and the Children Act 1989.
How to Apply:
For further information and to apply, please visit our website or contact Tracey Preece-TPreece@aatrust.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
https://www.aatrust.co.uk/employee-benefits/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Closing Date: 9 am on Monday 5th January 2026
Interviews: Friday 9th January 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and making a strategic impact across a growing multi-academy trust? We are seeking a highly professional and proactive Company Secretary to join our central team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the CEO, leading the trust’s governance services. Amethyst Academies Trust (AAT) is a multi-academy trust based in Wolverhampton and Telford, dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education. The Trust oversees a family of schools, including Aldersley High School, Moreton School, Telford Park School, Penn Hall School, and Tettenhall Wood School. AAT’s mission is to provide pathways to success for every student, fostering environments where all learners—regardless of background—can thrive and achieve their highest potential.
About the Role:
You will oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance, ensuring our trust meets statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide strategic leadership for governance support services, act as lead adviser on governance matters, and drive best practice across the trust.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop governance services, ensuring compliance and effectiveness
• Advise on governance structures, procedures, and legal frameworks
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and development of governors and trustees
• Manage statutory records, policy registers, and governance documentation
About You:
You will have experience of governance, managing multiple diaries, and coordinating meetings and events. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills and the ability to influence senior staff are essential. Experience in governance, compliance, or clerking is desirable.
Qualifications:
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Recognised qualification in Business or Administration, or equivalent experience
• Degree in business/administration or governance qualification (desirable)
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Statement:
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involving regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all relevant convictions and cautions, including those considered spent (unless protected under the Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information, will be undertaken prior to appointment. It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a role involving regulated activity. We follow the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2025)and adhere to safer recruitment practices in line with the Education Act 2002 and the Children Act 1989.
How to Apply:
For further information and to apply, please visit our website or contact Tracey Preece-TPreece@aatrust.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
https://www.aatrust.co.uk/employee-benefits/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.