Job Description

UTC Heathrow

Hillingdon

Salary:

PO6, Points 40-43 (49,764 - 52,805 FTE, pending cost of living award)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

9 October 2025

Job overview

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Hours: 0.6 FTE, term time only

Location: Preferably UTC Reading, but could be any of the Trust's locations (with flexibility to travel across Trust sites and ability to work from home, as agreed by the line manager)

Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET) is seeking a highly skilled and committed individual to join our central team as Head of Governance and Compliance. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the Trust meets all regulatory requirements and maintains the highest standards of governance across our schools.

About the Role

As Head of Governance and Compliance, you will:

Lead the development and implementation of the Trust's governance framework. Act as Governance Professional and Company Secretary to the Trust Board. Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO, Chair of Trustees, and Board Committees. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including DfE, ESFA, Charity Commission, and Companies House. Support Local Governing Committees and oversee governor induction, training, and CPD. Manage governance documentation, policies, and registers. Play a key role in supporting the Trust's strategic growth and development.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in governance or compliance, ideally within the education sector. Holds relevant qualifications in governance and leadership. Demonstrates integrity, independence, and a commitment to public service values. Is confident in providing strategic advice and managing sensitive matters. Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Is passionate about supporting educational outcomes through strong governance.

Why Join ALET?

This is a purpose-driven role within the education sector, where your work will directly support the governance and leadership that enables high-quality learning experiences for young people. At ALET, our strong people culture is our key strategic driver -- we believe that investing in our people is the foundation of our success. We are guided by our Attributes: being resilient, enterprising, confident, aware, professional -- and we seek individuals who embody these values in their work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Membership of a competitive pension scheme (LGPS or TPS) with generous employer contributions and life cover. Two annual wellbeing days and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Flu vaccination vouchers. Free tea and coffee at all sites. Salary sacrifice scheme. Enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, and special leave schemes. Flexible working options including hybrid and compressed hours. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free parking and electric charging points at selected sites. Access to CPD, e-learning, and career development pathways. Opportunities to collaborate across our six schools and central team.

To apply, please visit our recruitment page: Work for Us - ALET and complete the application form.

Once completed, kindly return the form to hr@alet.org.uk by Thursday, 9 October 2025.

Interviews: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

Safeguarding Statement Activate Learning Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Employment will be conditional upon receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from your current or most recent employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

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About

UTC Heathrow

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UTC Heathrow

Potter Street, Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 1QG
United Kingdom

+44 1923 602 130

UTC Heathrow is a mixed University Technical College located in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It offers its 14-19 year-old students a range of full-time technically-oriented courses with an emphasis on engineering, maths, science and IT. It currently has just over 250 students enrolled but this is expected to expand to its maximum capacity of 400.



UTC Heathrow {originally known as Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC} opened in 2014 - in response to growing demand for high-calibre professional engineers and technicians, aided by partnerships with Brunel University London, and major local employers British Airways plc and Heathrow Airport.



Students regularly get the chance to work on practical projects with these partners as part of their study, as well as more traditional classroom-based and workshop learning.

Headteacher

Jas Kallah

Our Mission and Vision

UTC Heathrow has a mission to deliver a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) focused curriculum, and to enable students with a wide ability range and from all backgrounds to develop knowledge, practical proficiency and business skills, with a view to preparing all students for an economically and socially successful adult life. Our vision is to

'

Transform lives through Learning

'.



The UTC is committed to providing an employment-led focus, a culture of mutual respect and personal development for all students and staff, and to support every student to achieve his or her full potential.

UTC Heathrow (opened in September 2018)

Most recent Ofsted Report (published 29th March 2023)



Please click on the link below to find out more:



UTC Heathrow - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted

Some of the key findings from the report above:

'The arrangements for safeguarding are effective',

'Staff build positive relationships with pupils' and

'this is a place where, if you ask for help, you will get it.'

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