Senior Governance Lead - 12-Month FTC

G-NIUS | Powered by Goodman Masson; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation based in Haverhill is seeking an experienced Head of Governance on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work with the Board, its Committees and Leadership Team to provide senior governance expertise and maintain a robust governance framework.

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Company Secretary, you will oversee governance arrangements, annual cycle, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while advising senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Solicitor or Chartered Governance Professional/Company Secretary qualification.
• Experience in governance, legal, policy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation's governance framework.
• Manage the annual governance cycle and ensure compliance.
• Provide governance advice to Board and Committees.
• Develop relationships with Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Lead governance policy development and reviews.
• Support board effectiveness and skills assessments.
• Ensure information flow between Board, Committees and wider organisation.
• Ensure meetings are effectively serviced.

Skills

Governance expertise

Board liaison

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education

Solicitor or CGP/Company Secretary

Job description

A not-for-profit organisation based in Haverhill is seeking an experienced Head of Governance on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work with the Board, its Committees and Leadership Team to provide senior governance expertise and maintain a robust governance framework.

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Company Secretary, you will oversee governance arrangements, annual cycle, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while advising senior stakeholders.