Governance Manager

Job DescriptionOur client a well-regarded charitable organisation focussing on education and cultural opportunities require a Governance Manager to assist them on an interim basis for 3- 6 months. The purpose of the role is to manage governance and compliance activities and embed good corporate governance practice across the group in the UK and overseas.Responsibilities:Responsible for embedding understanding of governance requirements and good practice among colleagues in the UK and overseas. For example:delivering briefings, such as to newly appointed Country and Regional Directors on governance issues in their area,working with the communications team on how best to share information about updates to our status or governance arrangements, andadvising on the operation of subsidiary board meetings and shareholder meetings, in some cases attending those meetings as an observer.Responsible for providing governance expertise and support to the on-going management of branches and subsidiaries and, where appropriate, to the winding up of branches and subsidiaries. This will involve working with colleagues and legal advisers in the UK and overseas to understand legal requirements and how they can best be met in the context of the operation of the group. Responsible for advising on, reviewing and where applicable preparing governance documents (such as Board of Trustees resolutions) required for the incorporation or registration of new branches and subsidiaries and their on-going operation.Providing expert governance advice and high-quality secretariat support in relation to the governance and management of the group, including the committees of the Board of Trustees and senior management boards such as the Global Leadership Team or Investment Board. Advising Chairs on governance matters and ensuring compliance with terms of reference/ Charter/ articles of association.Managing committee/ board work plans in consultation with the relevant SLT lead and Chair, drafting and circulating agendas, advising on deadlines and the preparation of the high-quality papers, preparing notes for the Chair’s verbal report to the board and drafting the committee’s annual report to the Board of Trustees. Preparing some board/committee papers, including reviews of terms of reference.Capturing succinct, accurate minutes and agreed actions of committee and board meetings. A very high standard of written English will be expected. Communicating actions and tracking their implementation as appropriate.Managing the recruitment and induction of new committee and UK subsidiary board members, for example drafting role profiles, liaising with HR staff on the advertisement and selection process, taking notes of interviews, summarising the conclusion for the Board of Trustees, arranging introductory meetings and written briefing for the new member. Requirements: A member of any of the following professional bodies would be desirable: the Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA); ICAEW; ICAS; ACCA; ICAI; CIMA; or CIPFA or a barrister, advocate or solicitor called or admitted in any part of the UK.This role will be based in East London and will be available on a hybrid basis.Rate available on an approved Umbrella daily rate basis up to £400pdIf you feel you have the skills and availability to be suitable for this role please send your CV for consideration.
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