Governance Manager

Our client, a social housing provider based in Bath, is currently recruiting for a Governance Manager on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

The position is due to start in the New Year on a full-time basis, and they are looking for someone to attend office minimum of once p/week. The salary on offer is circa £50,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years governance experience in a regulated environment, and experience providing executive and secretariat support at board level.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as a key point of contact for Board and Committee members
• Managing and developing the Governance Assistant and the Executive Assistant(s), fostering a culture of high standards, accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring that the Board and Committees are properly serviced
• Preparing reports on governance and other matters as requested by the Assistant Director of Governance and the General Counsel & Group Company Secretary
• Acting as Secretary to key governance forums, including the Combined Board and/or subsidiary boards, and Committees of the Board, ensuring timely, accurate and well-structured papers and minutes
• Leading on the coordination and delivery of the Group’s annual ESG report, and otherwise for corporate reporting (such as the Modern Slavery Statement)
• Taking responsibility for all corporate registers and Governance-related policy and processes (including training for colleagues re the same), ensuring they are up-to-date and fit for purpose

Experience required:

• Experience required in a regulated environment
• Sound understanding of company secretarial and governance practices, with strong drafting and minute-taking skills
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and questioning and an ability to summarise

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days
• Your birthday off as an extra holiday
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home)
• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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