Governance Manager (FTC)

The Royal British Legion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking a Governance Manager on a 6-month fixed term contract to provide end‑to‑end secretariat support to committees, Chairs, Trustees and executives, helping ensure effective decision‑making.

The role includes owning the full meeting cycle, producing minutes, maintaining records on Diligent, and supporting elections and the Annual Conference, with a blend of home-based regional work and on-site attendance as required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing end-to-end secretariat support and advising senior colleagues on governance.
• Experience working for a public body or charity with an understanding of governance arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Plan meeting agendas and forward calendars; coordinate papers and ensure reports are accurate and on time.
• Attend meetings; produce clear minutes and track progress with action owners.
• Maintain committee records and papers on the board portal (Diligent); ensure information is well organised and confidential.
• Support national elections and governance of the Annual Conference; provide cross-committee support.

Skills

Governance

Secretariat

Meeting coordination

Chairs/Trustees liaison

Tools

Diligent

Job description

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum pro rata (Inclusive of London Supplement)

Would you like to put your governance expertise to work supporting a charity that makes a difference to the Armed Forces community?

We are looking for a Governance Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract, to help keep effective decision-making at the heart of the Royal British Legion. Working closely with our Senior Governance Manager, you will provide high-quality secretariat support to committees, sub-committees and UK and overseas subsidiaries, helping ensure they have the information, coordination and support they need.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As Governance Manager, you will take ownership of the full meeting cycle for your allocated committees, building effective relationships with Chairs, Trustees and Executive Directors. Your work will include:

• Planning meeting agendas and forward calendars, coordinating papers and ensuring reports are accurate, consistent and delivered on time.
• Attending meetings, producing clear and meaningful minutes, and working with action owners to track progress.
• Maintaining committee records and papers on our board platform, Diligent, ensuring information is well organised and handled confidentially.
• Supporting national elections and the governance of RBL’s Annual Conference, alongside projects and cross-committee support within the Governance Team.

You will bring experience of providing end-to-end secretariat support and advising senior colleagues on governance, alongside experience of working for a public body or charity and an understanding of its governance arrangements. An excellent organiser and confident communicator, you will be comfortable balancing competing deadlines, producing accurate minutes and building collaborative relationships.

This is an opportunity to work closely with those who help shape RBL’s direction, gaining exposure to a broad range of committees and governance activity. Your expertise will help turn discussions into clear decisions and actions, supporting the effective running of an organisation with a lasting commitment to the Armed Forces community.

Interview Date: 18 th September

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. The role also includes attendance for the duration of the Annual Conference weekend to provide governance support.

Employee benefits include -

• 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to v olunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require th e job advert orjob description in an alternative format, pleasecontact0808 802 8080.

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum pro rata (Inclusive of London Supplement)

Homebased (Regional), North & East Yorkshire

£70,000 to £76,000 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement)

£14.36 to £14.57 per hour (includes night allowance)