Board & Governance Lead — Hybrid (Board Meetings)

Page Personnel; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £42,962 + benefits

Location: Burnley

Hybrid work: 2 days in the office

Job summary

The Calico Group is seeking a Governance Manager in Burnley to oversee Board and Committee activities, manage agendas and packs, and ensure timely follow-ups. This role supports the Executive Director and the Senior Leadership Team, coordinating governance across the organisation.

You will bring proven experience in company secretarial or corporate governance roles, strong stakeholder engagement, and a meticulous attention to detail to drive compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Board/Committee meetings and governance processes.
• Background in company secretarial or corporate governance roles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of standing orders, schemes of delegation, terms of reference and governance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committees; prepare and circulate agendas, Board packs, minute meetings and circulate follow-up actions.
• Provide practical advice on governance procedures, delegated authorities, terms of reference and governance requirements.
• Manage the administration, review and implementation of governance documentation, including Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Schemes of Delegation, Terms of Reference and related governance documents.
• Manage internal governance meetings; book meetings, prepare and circulate agendas, meeting packs, and oversee actions.
• Support the Executive Director and their Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate policy review timetables and ensure documents progress through the appropriate approval routes.
• Maintain oversight of assurance evidence relating to regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage the planning and delivery of governance reviews and governance self-assessments, ensuring recommendations are appropriately tracked and reported.

Skills

Board meeting management

Company Secretarial

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

The Calico Group is seeking a Governance Manager in Burnley to oversee Board and Committee activities, manage agendas and packs, and ensure timely follow-ups. This role supports the Executive Director and the Senior Leadership Team, coordinating governance across the organisation.

You will bring proven experience in company secretarial or corporate governance roles, strong stakeholder engagement, and a meticulous attention to detail to drive compliance and continuous improvement.