Governance Manager

4 weeks ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Federation of Small Businesses Full time

What will you do?
- Providing end-to-end secretariat support, including developing agendas and papers; overseeing the papers
- out process; attending and taking minutes of governance meetings; and overseeing completion of actions
- Providing support to the National Chair and Vice-Chairs, and Chairs of the Scrutiny Body and Committees
- Manage the delivery of the AGMs, including the proxy vote process and the relationship with external suppliers
- Overseeing compliance with statutory filings at Companies House and maintenance of statutory books
- Managing the Board and Committee records, including the annual work-plans/forward planners
- Reviewing and drafting key Corporate Governance documents e.g. terms of reference, matters reserved for the Board, reports for Board and Committee meetings
- Drafting procedures and presenting these to the Procedures Committee
- Delivering presentations and training for Board and Committee members and staff e.g., on corporate governance matters and MS Teams
- Overseeing the selection process for Board and Scrutiny Body appointments, including liaising with any external consultants
- Providing effective leadership and management to direct report/s, including performance management
- Acting as a deputy to the DCG as required
- Supporting the Board and business with EDI and ESG/CSR reporting and projects
- Leading on or supporting the delivery of ad hoc projects as required by the Director of Corporate Governance

Who are we looking for?
- Substantial practical working knowledge of a company secretarial / governance/compliance
- Minute taking at committee and/or Board level
- Supervisory / management experience
- Supporting Directors or senior management
- This role is primarily based at our Head Office in Blackpool.
- 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.
- 33 paid holidays per year including bank holidays.

Job details

In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you’ll also benefit from:

- Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Group Personal Pension (GPP)
- Health cash plan*
- Critical illness and income protection*
- Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders

How to apply

Who are we?

Established nearly 50 years ago to help small businesses and the self-employed achieve their ambitions, FSB is a not-for-profit organisation that’s run by members, for members.

Members get an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. These cover a wide range of benefits such as tax, legal and HR, local network groups and business banking.

We’re also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change which supports smaller businesses to grow and succeed. With teams across the UK, we work with governments, elected members and decision-makers to make real change happen.

Additional information

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.



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