Interim Governance Manager

5 days ago

London, United Kingdom Chartered Association of Business Schools Full time

Governance Manager
Location – London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 WFH)
Contract - Full time, permanent
We are looking for an outstanding Governance Manager to play a key role in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation. We are a mission-led, award-winning organisation that exists to support our members in delivering world class education and impactful research that benefits business and society.

You will be responsible for acting as company secretary to our Council (Board of Trustees) and providing secretariat support for the Small Business Charter Management Board and a number of our committees. As the Governance Manager and an expert in governance you will oversee and support colleagues across the organisation to ensure excellence in the coordination of all our committees.

You will also be responsible for managing our compliance with our Royal Charter and the Charity Commission and ensuring the Association has the highest standards of policies and procedures in accordance with our bylaws.

If you are an experienced governance professional who is highly organised, with great attention to detail, and has the ability to manage change and drive the organisation’s governance practice then this is an excellent opportunity. Responsible for the effective management of the Association’s governance including the Council (Board of Trustees), the Small Business Charter Management Board and our committees.
Manage the scheduling, agenda preparation, production of papers, and actions follow-up for the Council, the Small Business Charter Management Board, and any committees you are directly responsible for. Ensure elections, appointments and onboarding of trustees and committee members are conducted effectively and in keeping with bylaws, terms of reference, our membership engagement KPIs, and the Association’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Continually monitor governance performance and identifying best practice recommendations to improve decision making and the efficiency of managing our governance structures. Organise the governance aspects for our Annual General Meeting which takes place during our Annual Conference. Responsible for keeping abreast of the latest regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect the organisation. Ensure that statutory policies and related processes are updated in line with regulatory changes.
Significant knowledge and experience of governance gained through company secretarial or governance roles.
Experience of managing multiple projects at once and skillfully balancing priorities under time pressures.
Strong research, analytical, planning and organizational skills
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to proofread and edit documents quickly.
Willing to travel and work flexibly as the role requires.

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