A note on terminology: this article is aimed at whoever manages governance in a multi-academy trust (MAT). This individual may be called a ‘governance co-ordinator’, ‘governance manager’, ‘head of governance’ or something different.
Requirements for the role
In some MATs, the governance lead takes on the role of data protection officer (DPO).
Existing employees are able to take on this responsibility on a part-time basis, provided they have:
- Professional duties that are compatible with the demands of the DPO role
- No conflicts of interest with the rest of their job
- Appropriate training
Your trust should also make sure you have enough time to carry out the role by working out:
The section at the end of this article will help you to balance your governance lead and