Strategic Board Governance Lead (Hybrid)

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Board Governance Manager in South Kent. This hybrid role involves 2 days in the office and 4 days remote/work pattern, with a pro rata salary of £48,000.

You will lead board governance, company secretarial duties and governance assurance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will partner with senior leadership and the Board, advising on governance processes, preparing papers and minutes, and supporting board effectiveness

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate governance and board governance.
• Experience in company secretarial functions is preferred.
• Healthcare, NHS, social enterprise, not-for-profit or regulated environments are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead company secretarial, corporate governance and assurance activities.
• Develop, maintain and improve governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Support the Board and committees with agendas, papers, minutes and forward plans.
• Provide senior governance advice to Board members and executives.
• Coordinate induction, training, effectiveness reviews and development for Board members.
• Develop and maintain compliance and assurance frameworks across the organisation.
• Prepare governance, compliance, risk and assurance reports for senior leadership and Board review.
• Monitor risks and identify emerging issues with mitigation actions.
• Coordinate annual and regulatory reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee compliance with legal, regulatory and governance requirements.

Skills

Board governance

Company secretarial

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder communication

Education

Professional qualification in corporate governance

Job description

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Board Governance Manager in South Kent. This hybrid role involves 2 days in the office and 4 days remote/work pattern, with a pro rata salary of £48,000.

You will lead board governance, company secretarial duties and governance assurance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will partner with senior leadership and the Board, advising on governance processes, preparing papers and minutes, and supporting board effectiveness