Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager - Leatherhead

NFP People Limited; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity in mental health is seeking a Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager for a hybrid role based in Leatherhead. The successful candidate will ensure robust governance structures and compliance with laws, supporting the Board of Trustees and managing risk policies. The role requires senior-level experience in governance and a relevant professional qualification. The position offers a salary of £40,000 per annum and includes an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

5% Pension Employer Contribution

Paid Sick Leave

Blue Light Card Scheme

Staff Social Events

Mental Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Strong governance structures and compliance background.
• Experience with charity/company regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective governance structures.
• Support the Board of Trustees and committees.
• Manage compliance and risk policies.

Skills

Senior-level experience in governance

Experience supporting Boards and committees

Policy and risk management

Compliance with charity/company law and GDPR

Strategic and operational planning

HR process oversight

Education

Degree level or equivalent professional experience

Professional qualification in governance or compliance (ICSA/CGI)

Job description

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Client:

NFP People Limited

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager

Do you have senior-level experience in governance, compliance, or Company Secretary?

We are looking for a Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager to join the team in this hybrid-working role.

Position: Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager

Location: Hybrid working available with a base at Leatherhead and occasional travel across Surrey

Salary: £40,000 (per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement)

Closing Date: 28th August 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The Role

The Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager is a vital cross-organisational role at the organisation. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will ensure governance structures, compliance, policy framework, and strategic planning processes are robust, legally compliant, and effective.

This role will strengthen the governance culture and work collaboratively with SMT colleagues as well as the Department Leads Group (DLG) to ensure that the charity remains aligned to its mission, values, and strategic ambitions.

You will also act as Company Secretary, supporting the Board of Trustees as well as the Policy Committee and Risk Committee, Finance Committee, and providing internal oversight of governance, risk, and compliance functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Governance and Board Support
• Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management
• Strategic and Operational Planning
• Human Resources (in Collaboration with External HR Support)
• Organisational Systems and Coordination
• Collaboration and Cross-organisational Leadership

About You

You will have a degree level of education or equivalent professional experience and a professional qualification in governance, compliance, risk, or legal (, ICSA/CGI) and evidence of CPD.

You will have:

• Senior-level experience in governance, compliance, or Company Secretary role
• Experience supporting Boards and committees
• Policy and risk management experience
• Compliance with charity/company law and GDPR
• Strategic and operational planning experience
• HR process oversight

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

This post is Exempt from the Protection of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

You may also have experience in areas such as Governance and Board Support

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.