Head of Board and Executive Operations

Change Grow Live; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a strategic Head of Board & Executive Operations to strengthen governance and board processes across the national organisation. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will lead the operation of Board and Executive governance, ensuring timely papers, decisions and follow-up.

You will oversee board and committee cycles, forward planning and coordination between Trustees, executives and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting Boards, Committees and senior executies.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and board roles.
• Experience managing governance cycles, forward-planning and decision-making.
• Ability to ensure papers, decisions and actions are clear and timely.
• Discretion handling sensitive matters with good judgement.
• Excellent written communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Credible relationships with Trustees and senior colleagues.
• Collaborative leadership and improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of Board and Executive governance arrangements.
• Coordinate board cycle, forward planning and paper delivery.
• Ensure governance requirements are translated into clear processes.
• Strengthen connections between Board, Committees and Executive Team.
• Improve coordination while clarifying responsibilities across teams.

Skills

Board support

Governance

Papers & decisions

Confidential handling

Written communications

Stakeholder relationships

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Head of Board & Executive Operations

Executive Office | National Role

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: 37.5 hours per week*

Strengthen how our Board and Executive Leadership Team operate

Change Grow Live is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. As we have grown, the scale and complexity of our organisation, and the demands placed on our Board and Executive Leadership Team, have increased. Effective support and oversight are essential to ensuring we are well governed, make clear and timely decisions, and maintain focus on our priorities.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Board & Executive Operations to strengthen the processes, planning and coordination that support our Board of Trustees, Board Committees and Executive Leadership Team.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will lead the effective operation of our Board and Executive governance arrangements. You will ensure that the right information, processes and support are in place to enable Trustees and Executive leaders to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.

Working closely with the Board and senior colleagues, you will oversee the Board and Committee cycle, forward planning, decision-making processes and the delivery of high-quality papers, records and follow-up. You will ensure that corporate governance requirements are translated into clear, consistent and well-managed processes.

You will play an important role in strengthening the connections between the Board, its Committees and the Executive Leadership Team, supporting the appropriate flow of information, decisions and assurance between them. You will also bring together related areas of Board, Executive and executive support activity, improving coordination while maintaining clear responsibilities within each team.

This is a broad role requiring a strong understanding of corporate governance and Board process, alongside the ability to manage complex priorities, build trusted relationships and continuously improve how senior governance and decision-making operate.

What you will bring

You will be an experienced and credible leader with a strong background in an area such as corporate governance, Board and Committee operations, company secretarial support or executive support.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of supporting Boards, Committees and senior executive teams.
• A strong understanding of corporate governance, Board process and the respective roles of Boards and executives.
• Experience of managing complex governance cycles, forward plans and decision-making processes.
• The ability to ensure that papers, decisions, actions and assurance are clear, timely and well coordinated.
• Strong judgement and confidence in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent written communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• The credibility to build effective relationships with Trustees, Executive Directors and senior colleagues.
• A collaborative leadership style and a practical approach to improving systems and ways of working.

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen the processes and connections that underpin effective governance and senior decision-making across Change Grow Live.

Why Change Grow Live?

We’re building for the future and continually looking for better ways to support our colleagues, strengthen our organisation and maximise the difference we can make.

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, fresh perspectives and the confidence to challenge convention. Here, you’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas, shape improvements and help influence what comes next.

You’ll join talented and passionate colleagues in an environment where your expertise is valued, your contribution matters and your development is supported.

Ready to help shape what's next?

The decisions made today influence the opportunities we create tomorrow.

As Head of Board & Executive Operations, you’ll work alongside Trustees and senior leaders to help shape those decisions, strengthen how we operate and contribute to the future direction of a national organisation.

Few opportunities combine this level of strategic exposure, leadership influence and the chance to shape a newly created function from the ground up.

Bring your expertise. Bring your perspective. Bring your ambition. Together, let's help shape what comes next for Change Grow Live.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Where this role is based at one of our London offices, you’ll benefit from additional London Weighting alongside the advertised salary.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 55 to 58 (£62,849.32 - £66,528.65)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

25/10/2026