Governance Manager

Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

·       Progressive – always learning and developing.

·       Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

·       Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

·       Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

·        Playing a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of governance, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance

·        Providing comprehensive support to the Board of Trustees and the Strategic Leadership Team

·        Ensuring compliance with charity legislation and best practice

·        Line managing the Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

·        Developing and implementing governance policies and risk management procedures

·        Leading on the coordination, completion and production of SCIE’s annual Business Plan and KPIs

·        Managing both Board and Sub-Committee meetings

What we are looking for:

·        A passionate individual with proven experience and in-depth knowledge of Charity governance, regulatory frameworks compliance and best practices

·        Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

·        Demonstratable line management skills

·        Proven experience in supporting Boards and Strategic Leadership Teams

·        Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

·        Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with our Board of Trustees, staff and other stakeholders

·        Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

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