Governance Manager: Board & Policy Lead (Hybrid)

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

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