Governance Manager

the calico group; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Job summary

The Calico Group is seeking a Governance Manager in Burnley on a permanent basis. You will manage Board and Committee meetings, circulate agendas, and provide governance guidance across the organisation. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a proven Company Secretarial or governance background.

Hybrid working is offered (2 days in the office). Salary is £42,962 per year plus benefits. You will support the Executive Director and Leadership Team while ensuring regulatory governance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of managing Board and Committee meetings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong governance framework knowledge: standing orders and delegations.
• Brilliant attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committees; prepare & circulate agendas, packs, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Provide practical advice on governance procedures and authorities.
• Administer governance documents: Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Schemes of Delegation.
• Coordinate internal governance meetings, book rooms, prepare packs and oversee actions.
• Support the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate policy review timetables and ensure approvals.
• Maintain assurance evidence for regulatory compliance.
• Plan and deliver governance reviews and self-assessments with tracked recommendations.

Skills

Board/Committee meetings management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance frameworks

Attention to detail

Job description

Governance Manager

Burnley

Permanent

42,961 - 42,962 per year

• Newly created Governance Manager position
• Manage Board and Committee meetings

About Our Client

Founded in 2000, the Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. More than 1000 staff have joined us on our journey, and together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people's lives.

To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we've established a track record across the North-West for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.

Job Description

Governance Manager

Burnley

Role:

• Manage Board and Committees; prepare and circulate agendas, Board packs, minute meetings and circulate follow-up actions
• Provide practical advice on governance procedures, delegated authorities, terms of reference and governance requirements.
• Manage the administration, review and implementation of governance documentation, including Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Schemes of Delegation, Terms of Reference and related governance documents.
• Manage internal governance meetings; book meetings, prepare and circulate agendas, meeting packs, and oversee actions.
• Support the Executive Director and their Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate policy review timetables and ensure documents progress through the appropriate approval routes.
• Maintain oversight of assurance evidence relating to regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage the planning and delivery of governance reviews and governance self-assessments, ensuring recommendations are appropriately tracked and reported.

The Successful Applicant

Governance Manager

Burnley

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of managing Board and Committee meetings
• Excellent working background in a Company Secretarial or Corporate Governance capacity
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong working background of governance frameworks, standing orders, schemes of delegation, terms of reference, conflicts of interest, policy approval routes and constitutional governance requirements
• Brilliant attention to detail and organisational skills

What's on Offer

Governance Manager

Permanent Position

Process:

Salary: 42,962 + benefits

Location: Burnley

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

Advert close date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interviews: Monday 28th October 2026 (face to face)