Strategic Governance Manager - Board & Compliance

CIPFA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Hybrid working

Health benefits

Employee assistance helpline

Health cash plan

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

CIPFA is seeking an experienced Governance Manager on a fixed-term basis for 6 months to strengthen governance across the CIPFA Group. You will work closely with the Company Secretary to ensure regulatory compliance and robust governance practices at strategic and operational levels.

The role requires coordinating boards, committees and risk reporting, delivering governance reviews, and guiding colleagues on best practices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting Boards, Councils, committees or other senior governance bodies.
• Experience preparing agendas, reports, meeting packs and high-quality minutes.
• Experience developing and managing effective governance processes and systems.
• Experience coordinating risk management processes and reporting; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee governance activities including supporting the Board, Council and senior committees.
• Manage agenda planning, committee papers and minutes; maintain governance policies and records.
• Support statutory compliance and regulatory reporting; coordinate governance and risk reporting cycles.
• Lead governance reviews and assurance activities; deliver induction and development programmes for committee members.
• Advise colleagues and senior leaders on governance requirements and best practice; support governance projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Project management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CIPFA is seeking an experienced Governance Manager on a fixed-term basis for 6 months to strengthen governance across the CIPFA Group. You will work closely with the Company Secretary to ensure regulatory compliance and robust governance practices at strategic and operational levels.

The role requires coordinating boards, committees and risk reporting, delivering governance reviews, and guiding colleagues on best practices.