Compliance & Governance Manager | Leading Independent School | Wimbledon

Looking for a role where attention to detail and strategic oversight make a real impact? A highly respected Independent School in Wimbledon is seeking a Compliance & Governance Manager to join its senior support team on a full-time, permanent basis from October Half Term 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the school operates to the highest standards of governance, compliance and regulatory excellence. Working closely with the Head, Bursar and Governors, you'll help safeguard the school's reputation while supporting continuous improvement across a range of operational and statutory responsibilities.

The Opportunity

This varied role will see you leading compliance and governance across the school while supporting senior leaders with strategic planning and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the school's governance processes and supporting the Governing Body

• Ensuring compliance with Independent School Standards and statutory guidance

• Overseeing policy reviews and maintaining accurate compliance records

• Coordinating regulatory inspections and external audits

• Monitoring safeguarding, health & safety and data protection compliance

• Maintaining the school's risk register and supporting risk management

• Advising senior leaders on governance and compliance best practice

Why Join This School?

The school is renowned for its outstanding academic outcomes, exceptional pastoral care and commitment to excellence in every aspect of school life. Staff enjoy working within a professional, supportive environment where collaboration is encouraged and continuous professional development is a priority.

What You'll Bring

The successful candidate will have previous experience in governance, compliance, operations or senior administration, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and excellent organisational skills.

Experience within an independent school, academy trust or similar regulated environment would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable compliance experience from other sectors are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

• £48,000 – £58,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• October Half Term 2026 start

• Generous pension scheme

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives

• Complimentary lunches during term time

• Excellent transport links

Apply

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

If you're an organised and proactive professional looking to join a leading independent school where your expertise will help shape governance and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.