Executive Governance & Strategy Lead

British Red Cross; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holidays 36 days

Pension scheme

Recognition platform

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a Senior Business Manager to lead the coordination of CEO Office governance, planning and reporting, including regulatory and charity reporting, risk oversight and continuous improvement activities.

The role ensures high-quality decision making and effective follow-through on priorities while maintaining compliance with governance requirements. Hybrid London‑based with occasional travel and pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders or leadership teams in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and accountability.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including board papers and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of CEO Office governance, forward planning and ELT cycles.
• Drive an operating framework that supports leadership, prioritisation and decisions.
• Prepare high-quality reports, board papers, briefings and ensure actions are tracked.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects to deliver priorities.
• Provide charity governance, policy and regulatory advice to senior leaders and trustees.
• Support the CEO's risk management agenda and oversee risks in the CEO Office.

Skills

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Autonomy

Handling confidential information

Job description

British Red Cross is seeking a Senior Business Manager to lead the coordination of CEO Office governance, planning and reporting, including regulatory and charity reporting, risk oversight and continuous improvement activities.

The role ensures high-quality decision making and effective follow-through on priorities while maintaining compliance with governance requirements. Hybrid London‑based with occasional travel and pro rata salary.