Head of Governance
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£63,393 – £71,207 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£48,200
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.3×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Girls' Learning Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 79% match
- Possible 2439 (Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified) · 11% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 Clears | £38,600 Clears | £43,400 Clears | £48,200 Clears |
2439 Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £39,600 Clears | £45,300 Clears | £50,900 Clears | £56,600 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Governance to join our Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The postholder will act as the Trust’s Governance Professional and Company Secretary, providing strategic and operational leadership across several key areas:
- Governance: Leading the development and delivery of effective governance arrangements, supporting the Trust Board, its committees and Local Governing Bodies, and advising Trustees and senior leaders.
- Selective Admissions: Overseeing admissions assurance arrangements across our selective schools, supporting admissions appeals and leading the work of the Trust Admissions Committee.
- Internal Scrutiny: Managing the Trust’s programme of internal scrutiny, coordinating assurance activities and reporting findings and management responses to the Governance, Audit and Risk Committee.
- Data Protection: Acting as the Trust’s Data Protection Lead, overseeing information governance, data protection compliance, information requests and records management.
- Policies and Compliance: Coordinating the development and review of Trust-wide policies, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting consistent practice across our schools.
- Complaints and Formal Procedures: Providing professional advice and support in relation to complaints, investigations, formal hearings and exclusion panels.
- Governance Development: Supporting the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of Trustees and Governors, strengthening governance effectiveness across the Trust.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Governance will also contribute to wider organisational strategy, providing professional advice, constructive challenge and leadership across the Trust.
Salary: £63,393–£71,207 (L5–L10)
Working arrangements: Flexible working, with a minimum of two days per week on site across our schools.
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave and other employee benefits.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Offer £63,393–71,207
- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£39,520–66,040), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Girls' Learning Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.