Compliance, Information Governance & Systems Manager

Compliance, Information Governance & Systems Manager

The GLA Trust / Central Office 

Contracted hours per week: 37

Working weeks: 39 weeks (Term time plus INSET)

Contract type: Permanent

Pay Grade: Grade 8 (£31,994 - £34,995)

Closing Date: 2nd June 2026

Interview Dates: 9th June 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

An opportunity to help every child thrive

At The GLA Trust, we are united in our belief that all children deserve equity of education. Every decision we make, every resource we deploy and every role we create is shaped by our commitment to ensuring that all children are safe, happy and able to achieve their full potential.

We are now seeking an exceptional Compliance, Information Governance & Systems Manager to join our Central Team and play a vital role in strengthening the foundations that enable our schools to deliver on this promise.

About the role

This is a strategic and influential role at the heart of the Trust. Working closely with the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will provide assurance that the Trust meets statutory, regulatory and governance requirements, while also helping us work smarter, more efficiently and more securely.

You will:

• Lead Trust-wide compliance, risk and assurance processes

• Oversee information governance and data protection, working closely with the Trust’s Data Protection Officer

• Maintain robust systems for safeguarding compliance, including the Single Central Record

• Provide strategic oversight of systems, data and information management, identifying opportunities for rationalisation, integration and automation

• Act as the Trust’s Whistleblowing Officer, ensuring concerns are handled with integrity, confidentiality and care

Why join The GLA Trust?

This role is deeply aligned with our values:

Equity – Help ensure resources, systems and processes support all children fairly

Opportunity – Enhance your skills with continual professional development opportunities Expertise – Feel a sense of pride with being trusted and valued as a specialist

Evidence – Feel supported by using thoughtful, evidence-led decision making

Community – Collaborate with colleagues who support, celebrate and challenge one another

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in compliance, assurance, information governance or risk

• A sound understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and professional judgement

• Confidence working with senior leaders and external partners

• A values-driven, ethical approach to your work

We will offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community;

• excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities

• collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust

• access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers

• 24/7 access to health and well-being support