Governance Administration Manager

United Response; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK charity is seeking a Governance Administration Manager to provide high-quality support to the Board and Executive Leadership Team. This remote role involves managing Board meetings, preparing governance documentation, and overseeing governance assistants. Candidates should have relevant administrative or governance experience and preferred qualifications in governance. The charity is committed to inclusivity and offers a range of benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity pay, access to training, and a generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Access to free occupational health services

Two wellbeing days per year

Generous annual leave allowance

Work place pension scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative or governance experience or equivalent training.
• Governance qualifications (e.g., ICSA/CGI Certificate) preferred.
• Evidence of managing and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings and manage forward planners.
• Prepare governance papers and produce high-standard minutes.
• Enhance governance processes and support wider initiatives.

Skills

Administrative experience

Governance knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Governance or company secretarial qualifications

Leadership or management qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Governance Administration Manager

Location: Remote Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and currently reside within the United Kingdom.

United Response is seeking an experienced and proactive Governance Administration Manager to ensure the Board, Committees and Executive Leadership Team receive high‑quality, timely and professional governance support.

Governance Administration Manager

You will lead the smooth running of United Response's governance cycle. You'll coordinate Board and Committee meetings, manage forward planners, prepare and quality‑assure papers, and produce high‑standard minutes. You will maintain secure, well‑organised governance records and ensure effective use of digital governance systems.

You’ll line‑manage and develop the Governance Assistant, support Trustees and Executive Directors, and contribute to trustee recruitment and onboarding. You will oversee governance templates, support compliance and assurance processes, and manage the organisation's policy governance cycle.

You’ll also drive continuous improvement, enhance governance processes and systems, and support wider governance projects and organisational initiatives.

What skills you will bring

Essential: Relevant administrative or governance experience or equivalent training.

Desirable: Governance or company secretarial qualifications (e.g., ICSA/CGI Certificate), leadership or management qualifications (e.g., ILM), or further study in governance, regulation, policy, or compliance.

Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values?
Do you want to contribute to United Response's mission and vision?
Do you want your work to make a difference to someone's life?

Then we want to hear from you.

Our central support teams at United Response make sure that everyone who works here has the systems and information they need to fulfil their role, and feel motivated and supported as they do it.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits:

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership* T&Cs apply
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Two wellbeing days per year.
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
• Work place pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is not just a social care provider - we're a well‑respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

United Response's culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a short statement outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying.

This role is subject to a DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by United Response. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, early application is strongly encouraged.

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