Head of Governance

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom EA First Full time
Head of Governance Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Governance to join our team at EA First Ltd. This is a permanent role that offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the Governing Body, Council, Finance Committee, and all their sub-committees receive high-quality committee support services.
  • Verify all statutory obligations and deadlines are met in a timely and considered fashion, including being the principal contact point for all Charity Commission matters.
  • Ensure that all papers are with the Chair and Lead Officer 8-10 working days before the meeting for final sign-off.
  • Manage the Committee Elections Process, ensuring that the Committee Membership lists are kept up to date.
  • Carry out Clerk of Committees duties.
  • Review all unreserved minutes produced by Committees.
  • Identify and advise on the regulatory implications flowing from the organisation's charitable status.
  • Ensure all policies and procedures in relation to Charity Commission requirements of a charity and its Trustees are kept up to date.
  • Collate information in reports or proposals going to or from Governing Body, Council or Finance Committee into regular reports to the wider community.
  • Ensure timely responses to FOIA and Subject Access Requests.
  • Assist Senior staff with queries relating to data protection.
  • Lead on annual review of the Records Management Schedule.
  • Review and update the Data Protection Policy, Data Protection Statements and Freedom of Information Schedule.
Requirements:
  • Relevant professional qualification, e.g. ICSA, law, accountancy, audit.
  • Degree educated or significant management experience in a governance role.
  • Previous work in governance/compliance in the Not-for-Profit sector.
  • A strong understanding of the Charity Commission's governance requirements.
  • Ability to evidence previous report writing at Committee and Board level.
  • Role model behaviours and act with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
  • Adaptable to change within a dynamic organisation and regulatory environment.
  • Excellent written skills for committee report and minutes writing.
  • Comfortable with new and developing software systems.
  • Flexible with the ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver to strict deadlines.
Benefits:
  • £50,000 - £55,000.
  • 26 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Free Parking.
  • Health-care Scheme.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Mental Health Support.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Training and Development.

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