Governance and Board Lead, B LAB UK

Guardian Jobs; Tottenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working

Job summary

B Lab UK is seeking a Governance and Board Lead on a permanent, part-time basis (16 hours/2 days a week) with a hybrid working pattern in London. You will support the Director for Finance and Operations, coordinate Board activity, and help strengthen governance, risk and policy processes to enable effective decision-making and accountability.

You will work closely with senior colleagues, manage confidential information, and collaborate across teams to ensure governance runs smoothly while we

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating Board and Committee activity.
• Knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee activity and support governance processes.
• Assist with statutory and compliance requirements and policy improvements.
• Ensure timely information delivery to trustees and senior stakeholders.

Job description

Governance and Board Lead

£44,988-£49,070 pa (pro rata, 16 hours/2 days a week) + benefits

Permanent, part-time (flexible working considered)

Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1 day a week in office)

2026

At B Lab UK, strong governance is not just about processes and compliance – it is essential to enabling effective decision‑making, accountability and the long‑term success of our movement for economic systems change. In this exciting role as

Governance and Board Lead

£44,988-£49,070 pa (pro rata, 16 hours/2 days a week) + benefits

Permanent, part-time (flexible working considered)

Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1 day a week in office)

2026

Closing date: 9am on Monday 14th September

At B Lab UK, strong governance is not just about processes and compliance – it is essential to enabling effective decision‑making, accountability and the long‑term success of our movement for economic systems change. In this exciting role as Governance & Board Lead within our Finance & Operations team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of our governance structures and Board processes.

About B Lab UK

B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement, with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting social and environmental impact on a par with profit. There are now over 10,000 B Corps spanning 102 countries and 160+ sectors, with many well‑known brands including Patagonia, The Guardian, Giff Gaff and Divine Chocolate. Over 2,700 of those businesses are in the UK.

About The Role

Working closely with the Director for Finance and Operations (Company Secretary) and senior colleagues, you’ll coordinate Board and Committee activity, support statutory and compliance requirements, and help strengthen our governance, risk and policy processes. Your work will ensure the right information is in the right hands at the right time, enabling effective decision‑making and helping B Lab UK continue to grow with integrity and accountability.

About You

You’re someone who is passionate about economic systems change and the role that businesses can play in crating the future that benefits all people and the planet. You’ll bring excellent organisation, attention to detail and strong written communication skills, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to coordinating governance activities and improving processes. You’ll be comfortable handling confidential information, managing multiple priorities and building effective working relationships with colleagues, trustees and senior stakeholders.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring themselves to work by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

It is important to us that we have a recruitment process whereby everyone is able to be their best. If you have a disability/long‑term health condition, and require a reasonable adjustment that would enable you to fully participate in any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.