Governance Manager

Camphill Village Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Adult Social Care is seeking a Governance Manager to enhance governance quality and compliance. This pivotal role involves supporting the board, ensuring effective governance practices, and managing corporate governance effectiveness. The position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in governance within the Public/Charity/Third Sector.
• Excellent understanding of governance processes.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of governance documents.
• Support Board and Committee governance activities.
• Provide executive support to the CEO and Directors.

Skills

Governance experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills

Education

Qualification in governance

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £40,000 rising to £42,500 after successful completion of probation period, subject to undertaking full scope of the role

Location: Remote

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Closing Date: 8th June 2025

First Interview: Between 16 & 20 June 2025 (location TBC)

Purpose

The key role is pivotal in maintaining and continuously improving the quality of governance in a national Adult Social Care Charity which fundraises and is registered under the Charity Commission Code of Governance and practises the ethical principles under the NCVO.

The role provides assurance to the board that they are operating in line with best practice and regulation, and that the Charity operates within its policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

The postholder will consider regulators, funders, supporters, beneficiaries, their family members, and the Charity membership, ensuring effective governance underpins operations and supports the charity in achieving its objectives.

The role supports the Chair of the Board, Chief Executive, and the wider Director and Trustee group in providing top-quality governance and support that follows ethical and best practice.

The role is responsible for managing all aspects of corporate governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust, ensuring governance continues to adhere to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.

The role will lead on setting clear standards on policy formation and maintain and improve the policy standards and approval and reporting processes.

The role will ensure oversight and support (through community administration) of the recognised Family Engagement and Reference Groups and Membership Body, linking issues and concerns through appropriate channels.

Main Responsibilities

Ethical and Strong Governance

• Lead on the development, review, and maintenance of Terms of Reference, Schemes of Delegation, and Memorandum & Articles of Association, liaising with Board and Committee Chairs, Executive, and external advisors on key risks and amendments as needed.
• Support Board and Committee Governance activities.
• Act as the central communication point between Trustees and the Charity, corresponding with Trustees on key issues between Board meetings.
• Engage with Members and Family Members, supporting the administration of Family Reference/Engagement Groups at various locations, including agenda development, minute-taking, and follow-up actions. Report issues and concerns through appropriate channels.
• Oversee the Trust Policy Framework, ensuring policies are mapped, shaped, and monitored with clear governance routes for updates and approvals.
• Provide high-quality executive support to the CEO and Directors Group as required.

Being a Manager

• Provide inclusive line management support to the Executive Officer, ensuring regular 1:1 meetings, annual appraisals, and personal development planning.

Qualifications and Skills

• Significant proven experience and/or qualification in governance within a similar sector (Public/Charity/Third Sector).
• Excellent understanding of governance processes and requirements from prior experience.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience supporting and engaging with senior stakeholders, with initiative and leadership qualities.
• Proactive, adaptable, and innovative problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Highly skilled in senior-level minute-taking.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.
• Strong IT skills, including creating presentations.

Location & Travel

Hybrid working: primarily home-based with regular national travel.