Overview
Interim Governance Manager – Charity (3-5 Month FTC)
London | £Competitive
We have been instructed by a wonderful leading charitable organisation on the appointment of an Interim Governance Manager. Sitting within the CEO Office, this role will provide high-quality governance support and advice to the Board, Committees and Executive Leadership Team, helping to ensure effective decision-making, accountability and strong governance across the organisation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the organisation’s governance cycle, supporting regulatory compliance and contributing to ongoing governance improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the annual governance cycle, including meeting schedules, agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking, with particular responsibility for the day-to-day running of Board Committees.
- Support trustee recruitment, induction and development, alongside annual governance processes including trustee appraisals, Board effectiveness reviews and conflict of interest reporting.
- Manage regulatory reporting and returns, maintaining records with relevant regulatory bodies and supporting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Project manage the delivery of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts.
- Support governance projects and process improvements, ensuring effective systems, high-quality record-keeping and best-practice governance.
- Build strong relationships with Trustees, Committee Chairs, the Executive Leadership Team and wider stakeholders, providing guidance on governance and regulatory requirements.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience
- Significant governance or company secretarial experience, with experience supporting Boards, Committees and Executive Leadership Teams.
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and compliance requirements within a regulated, charity or public sector environment.
- Able to hit the ground running in an interim role, taking ownership of day-to-day governance responsibilities.
- Excellent written communication, report-writing and minute-taking skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including with non-executive stakeholders.
- Strong Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint skills.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised, analytical and solutions-focused, with excellent attention to detail.
- A collaborative and confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Committed to high standards of integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Why This Role
This is an excellent interim opportunity for an experienced governance professional to take on a broad role within a purpose-led organisation, working closely with senior leadership, Trustees and Committees across a range of governance and regulatory matters.
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At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
