Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of governance across Council, committees, and subsidiary boards.
Provide authoritative governance advice and ensure high-quality decision making.
Oversee trustee affairs, elections, and governance reviews.
Work closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees, and senior colleagues in a senior role with significant autonomy.

Significant experience in a governance / board or committee support role within a complex and/or regulated environment (e.g., charity, membership organisation, higher education, public sector, regulated professional body).
Strong understanding of charity governance and/or company secretariat practice, including regulatory compliance and best-practice governance standards.
Ability to provide governance assurance: effective committee operations, high-quality decision-making processes, and tracking of decisions/actions through to completion.
Experience supporting risk and financial governance (e.g., risk registers/reporting, committee reporting, audit/budget/reserves papers) and confidence quality-assuring papers for senior forums.
Excellent written communication, including drafting and quality-assuring Board/Committee papers and producing accurate minutes.
Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and discretion, and confidence working with Trustees and senior stakeholders.
Strong digital literacy and a track record of improving systems and processes.
Governance/company secretariat qualification and/or membership of CGIUKI (desirable), or equivalent demonstrable professional practice.

Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8%
13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3%
8%)
Life assurance at three times your salary
Hybrid and agile working to suit your needs
26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays
Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) and coaching support for parents returning to work
Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing
Support through tailored learning and development
A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period

Senior Governance Manager

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