Governance officer jobs

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted. 

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.

Purpose of the Job

This post will play a key role in supporting, advising, and coordinating the very busy workloads and schedules of the charity’s leadership team of Directors (excluding the CEO who has her own Executive Assistant). You will also provide support to a very senior, committed but remote voluntary board of trustees. You will be a very highly organised and diligent professional with an eye for detail, strong administrative and communications skills, together with a strong knowledge and understanding of charity governance and administrative management.

You will be expected to adopt a very flexible working routine, attend meetings throughout the month and prepare and disseminate documentation in an efficient, timely and effective manner.

You will establish pro-active working relationships with the Personal Assistants and support staff for some of the trustees. In meetings you will be on hand to offer advice and guidance regarding charity governance matters and/or take actions to seek clarity on governance matters for the leadership team or board members.

Specifically, your role will require you to provide administrative and personal assistant support to the charity Executive Leadership Team and Trustee Board and as well as act as advisor and administrator on matters of governance. This role will help plan, organise and manage all senior management team, board and board sub committee meetings as well as ensure that all charity governance requirements are met and charity commission and other regulatory standards are maintained by advising and guiding the board and senior management. You will play a key role in planning the governance calendar and in recording the minutes of the meetings.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Plan, organise and manage all senior management team meetings and other key events and ensure actions and followed up;
• Timetable meetings, co-ordinate diaries, source and book venues and ensure that all meeting documentation is prepared, communicated and managed in a timely and efficient manner;
• Support the senior management team with administrational and other assistance, including diary management and co-ordination, communications with external people and organisations and other general support;
• ensure meetings actions are completed in a timely manner
• Attend all Trustee board, board sub-committee and senior management team meetings as clerk and administrative support including taking minutes and actions;
• Timetable meetings, co-ordinate diaries, source venues and ensure that all meeting documentation is prepared, communicated and managed in a timely and efficient manner;
• Support the chair of Trustees with occasional administrational and other assistance, including diary management and co-ordination, communications with external people and organisations and other general support.

Person Specification

The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Highly organised; Able to manage colleagues diaries and support and co-ordinate busy, varied work schedules. 
• Very strong administrative skills; Able to produce structured concise and clear reports and board documentation and meeting minutes and actions.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of general charity governance and regulatory requirements, including providing advice to board members and the leadership team.
• Strong Communicator with very good professional verbal and written skills
• Capable of using various technology platforms (e.g. Microsoft; Outlook, MS Teams and SharePoint) and other communications tools and approaches
• Able to work in a flexible, self-driven manner working remotely using technology to stay engaged with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Strong research and investigative skills to provide information and clarification on matters to the leadership team and board
• Great customer service approach: Friendly and solutions focused, with a can-do attitude and problem solving skills.
• Committed and passionate about the cause of the charity

What you’ll get in return

You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.  This role works on a hybrid model – the role would involve regular travel to our depots for meetings alongside home working.

The salary is c£25,000-£30,000 per annum (,this is the full time salary and is dependant on experience), 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week with occasional additional paid hours (up to 37.5 hours/week). Scheduled meetings will require attendance, but other duties can be delivered on a flexible schedule.

Application procedure

Please apply via our recruitment portal.

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).

Recruitment timeline

We will be assessing candidates and arranging interviews as applications come in so please apply as soon as possible.

In conjunction with the Trust Chair and CEO, implement the Trust’s strategic priority on leadership and governance, so that is has the highest standards of collective leadership and governance to deliver sustainable school improvement and safeguarding.

Work with the trust board, its subcommittees and executive team to design, implement and support high-quality governance processes so that the trust continues to improve the effectiveness of its governance, in accordance with best governance practices.

Organise and support all trust board and central subcommittee meetings, lead on governance recruitment, and advise on procedural matters regarding compliance and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.  Support Academy Council Chairs and clerks in their roles. 

Main duties:

1. Strategic Implementation:

• Work with the Trust Chair and CEO to lead the implementation of the Trust’s strategic priority to improve leadership and governance in line with the Trust’s implementation plan.
• Develop proposals to improve continuously and develop the Trust’s governance through the life of the Trust’s strategy, being proactive as well as responsive to emerging issues and best practice.
• Develop the Trust’s approach to assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of its leadership and governance.

1. General Governance:

• Research, develop and implement governance improvement documents and processes. Review and revise existing processes and structures to meet the needs of the Chair, Chief Executive Officer, central subcommittee chairs, academy councils, and trustees.
• Provide advice to the trustee board on its core functions with reference to the relevant regulatory governance frameworks and best practice.
• Advise the board on relevant legislative and procedural matters before, during and after meetings
• Develop and roll out policies that support trust-wide governance activities. Lead the reporting on policy implementation and evaluation. Have an effective system in place for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best governance practice throughout the Trust’s governance.
• Develop a systematic approach for updating and reviewing trust policies, working with colleagues to ensure policies are reviewed and updated in accordance with the trust’s master policy schedule.

• Identify priorities, anticipate issues which may arise, draw these matters to the chair’s attention and propose recommended actions. 

1. Effective administration of meetings: 

• Ensure the smooth running of the trust’s board and its central subcommittees. Manage processes, delivery of support and information to trustees in accordance with best practice ensuring high quality meeting packs, effective meetings and follow-up.
• Draft good quality minutes of board and central subcommittee meetings that accurately and concisely record the salient points of the meeting.
• Develop and maintain an annual governance calendar of board and subcommittee meetings and related tasks, included annual strategic and training days.

1. Membership: 

• Support the Trust Chair with succession planning and arranging regular collective and individual trustee evaluation activities to assess board effectiveness and inform next steps.
• Manage the recruitment, appointment and induction of: (a) new trustees and Academy Council Chairs, working with the Trust Chair; (b) Academy Council members, working with the Academy Council Chairs; (c) those appointed to new roles, for example, subcommittee chairs.
• Monitor trustee and academy councillor terms of office and pro-actively ensure re-appointment commences in a timely fashion.
• Regularly review the training provided to all in governance roles and ensure that the training offer is fit for purpose.

1. Manage Information and Promote Communications:

• Maintain up to date electronic records of board, subcommittee and academy council papers and minutes, which are well organised and readily accessible. 
• Maintain up to date records of the names and addresses of board and academy council members and their term of office.
• Collate and maintain relevant business interests of trustees and members and ensure information is published on the website.
• Ensure that trustee and academy council member information on DfE and regulatory websites is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain a record of mandatory and relevant training undertaken by members of the board
• Maintain trustee meeting attendance records.
• Ensure copies of statutory policies and other documents approved by the board are kept and published as agreed, for example, on the appropriate website,
• Manage the flow of information from trust board to local academy councils and vice versa.
• File returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Continuously improve communication between the board, its subcommittees and academy councils to promote effective working arrangements, sharing of good practice, and collective governance in the interest of the Trust as a whole.

1. People and relationships: 

• Develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with the Chair, the board, executive leaders and the academy councils. 
• Supervise academy council clerks and keep their role, terms and conditions, responsibilities, performance and professional development under review.

1. Personal Development: 

• Undertake appropriate and regular training and development to maintain knowledge and improve practice. 
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting governance of MATs and local boards.

General Duties:

• Act in accordance with the safeguarding policies to promote and maintain a culture of safeguarding including staying alert in recognising and immediately reporting concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.
• Responsible for acting in accordance with all trust policies, in particular taking care of own and other’s health and safety.
• The JD and PS will be reviewed regularly, and any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
• These responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related reasonable duties commensurate with their skills, abilities and grade.
• Participate in regular performance management.

Governance and Planning Officer

Salary: £35,377 to £40,611 per annum, inclusive

Permanent, Full-time

Ref: PSS-DIR-2022-05-R

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

The Governance & Planning Service has responsibility for ensuring there are effective governance arrangements in place at LSHTM, and managing the annual planning process so that it aligns to LSHTM’s Strategic Plan and delivers institutional objectives. 

The Governance & Planning Officer will work closely with senior colleagues of the School including members of Council and other committees, have the ability to plan, manage and monitor multiple projects whilst balancing conflicting priorities and deadlines. 

The post is full time and permanent

The salary will be on the Professional salary scale Grade 5 in the range £35,377 - £40,611 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Director’s Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Applications should be made on-line via our website . Applications should also include the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing date: Friday 12 August 2022.

To apply please click the Apply Button 

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

Job Title: Governance and Local Engagement Officer

Responsible to: Director Wales

Department/Division: Wales

Contract: Perm

FT 5 days a week (35 hours) Max 6 weekends a year and some evening work

Purpose of Role:

• Supporting the Director Wales in the management of governance issues
• Providing efficient and effective governance and administrative support to the Welsh Council Executive Committee (WCEC) and Welsh Council, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively in accordance with our constitution
• Support Ramblers Cymru Area and group leaders to take on change
• Develop new groups from enquiry to full engagement into Ramblers
• Work with groups & areas as they grow, close or reconfigure
• Support developments to upskill our volunteers

Key Responsibilities:

Governance

• Guiding the Director Wales, the chair and WCEC members on their responsibilities under the Ramblers Cymru constitution and how they should be discharged.

• Organising and administering WCEC (and sub-committee) meetings as directed, including drafting simple reports, preparing agendas, physical and electronic production and distribution of papers, preparation of minutes, ensuring decisions at meetings are enacted and dealing with any follow up activities.

• Coordinating the organisation of Welsh Council (our annual general meeting of members), including all related administration.

• Overseeing the election processes and induction programme for new members of WCEC (and sub-committees).

• Developing and overseeing systems to support Ramblers Cymru and WCEC in meeting its legal and regulatory requirements, and in managing its policies and procedures in line with best practise.

• Acting as the central point of enquiries for staff and members about governance across Wales. Act as the central point of enquiries for Area and group volunteers.

• Developing and maintaining the WCEC wiki (intranet) and related sections of the Ramblers Cymru website, ensuring membership lists, records and documentation are kept up to date.

• Liaising with the GB governance manager and Scottish area and governance administrator to ensure coordination of key governance activities, share best practise and monitor changes in legislation and the regulatory environment.

Local Engagement

• Building strong relationships with area chairs and secretaries to ensure they understand what is expected in their roles and feel confident in fulfilling these expectations – by providing a professional induction, ongoing training, coaching etc. 

• Provide proactive engagement of areas and group chairs and secretaries – to support change – working with progressive areas and groups to move to more flexible ways of working, widen engagement and work as one team to deliver the Ramblers mission

• Support the development and delivery of regular Area meetings and other appropriate governance and engagement activities to maximise opportunity and mitigate risk.

• Assist Areas in succession planning and recruiting volunteers into Area roles.
   
• Act as first point of contact for problem solving in collaboration with area and group leaders to realise opportunities and support local decision making, including undertaking local mediation. 

• Co-ordinate area AGMs to ensure smooth delivery of strategic goals.

• Delegated responsibility for managing the WCEC (Welsh Council Executive Committee) budget

• Maintain professional relationships on behalf of Ramblers both internally and externally, acting as the primary contact with Area Chairs, Secretaries, and other area volunteers.

• Work closely with Ramblers’ staff / stakeholders to inform policy and help lead change across the organisation.

Knowledge, skills and expertise (person spec)

• Experienced company secretary or similar work, able to manage annual councils/conferences
• Experience of working in governance for an organisation with a branch/devolved structure

• Experience of working with and managing volunteers across a variety of situations

• Ability to employ tact and diplomacy
• Project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable attention to detail and

the needs of different audiences

• Ability to analyse data and present reports
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel and to spend evenings and weekends away from home
• Interest in knowledge of walking or engaging people with the outdoors

• Proven track record of delivering and leading and evaluating change, including appropriate training and support.
• Experience of developing strong relationships including ability to influence and negotiate with different levels within an organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstratable attention to detail and the needs of different audiences
• Experience of delivering and facilitating learning and training (in person and online)
• Ability to work collaboratively and create a ‘one team’ approach.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Key Contacts

Internal: Director Wales, Chair WCEC, Governance Manger GB, Area Support Manager GB, Data protection Officer, Complaints and disputes officer

External: Regulatory bodies, Conference organisers, legal advisers

Other essential requirements for the role-holder

Every member of staff is expected to show respect to their colleagues and to understand and adhere to the Ramblers dignity at work policy; they are also expected to work collaboratively and to support all the divisions with which they have contact in achieving the Ramblers’ objectives.  Every member of staff is expected to follow the Ramblers code of conduct which applies to all members, volunteers, trustees and staff. The code sets out the basic principles of how everyone involved in the Ramblers should work together in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.

All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to the Ramblers Health and Safety, Equalities & Diversity, ICT Acceptable Usage and Data Protection policies.

The details contained in the job description particularly the key responsibilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, Ramblers will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

We are looking for a Governance Manager to take forward RSPB's governance system, supporting RSPB Council and its committees and working as a key member of our Governance and Risk Department.

Governance Manager
Reference: JUL20223848
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,000.00 - £42,156.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance

RSPB’s vision is for a shared world where wildlife, wild places, and all people thrive. The health of the natural world is fundamental to the survival of all species and has the right to flourish. We work locally in the UK and around the world, conducting scientific research into the natural world, acting to support the survival and protection of species, managing precious habitats, making connections between people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and advocating for changes to law, regulation and practice to create a world where wildlife can thrive. It is a complex organization, and good governance is vital in ensuring that our trustees can retain oversight and add strategic value to the work of the charity.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Maintain RSPB’s governance system, processes and documentation to support RSPB Council and its committees, developing the system in line with RSPB's needs and evolving good practice
• Maintain and build the RSPB’s reputation as a well-governed, transparent and accountable charity, including development of our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance reporting (ESG)
• Ensure appropriate control activities are in place for key processes relating to charity governance
• Manage a small team and contribute to the leadership of the Governance and Risk department.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Enthusiasm for RSPB’s charitable mission
• Demonstrable experience in governance and/or company secretariat, ideally in the charitable sector
• Track record in delivering pragmatic governance services in a fast-changing environment in the not-for-profit sector
• Proven experience of organising board meetings, agendas
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in using board pack software, core Microsoft packages, and information management solutions such as SharePoint
• Skill in working to multiple deadlines and managing competing priorities
• Ability to deal with confidential and/or sensitive information with exceptional diplomacy and tact, and a high level of professionalism
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong people management skills

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• ICSA qualification or similar
• Project management experience

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 21st August 2022
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 6th September 2022.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Governance Manager

Home-based with occasional attendance in London office for meetings

£34,808 - £36,228 per annum

35 hours per week

Permanent

Please note that recruitment information in BSL is available on our Careers site, see tab: Recruitment information in BSL.

Are you well-organised, with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills?

The National Deaf Children’s Society’ Governance Planning and Evaluation is a small team at the heart of the organisation focussed on helping our Trustee Board and senior managers to maintain the highest standards of governance, a clear strategic direction, and robust plans to achieve our goals. The team also co-ordinates organisational performance and impact reporting.

As Governance Manager you will be a key part of this team. You will make sure our governance processes and meetings of our Trustee Board run smoothly; help improve our governance and reporting arrangements; support safe and effective practice across the organisation; keep our records in order; and make certain that we never miss a deadline.

You will be highly organised, with an excellent literacy skills and attention to detail in preparing documents; someone who can work independently as well as part of a team; and with the ability to form good working relationships with Trustees and colleagues at all levels in the organisation.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

We welcome applications in BSL. If you would like to apply by BSL video, please contact us as soon as possible but at least five working days before the closing date so we can discuss the process with you.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday, 4 September 2022 at 23.59.

We expect interviews to be held remotely on Thursday, 15 September 2022.

We reserve the right to close the response cut-off date for the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to increasing opportunities for people from under-represented groups. To achieve this, we are taking Positive Action, as is allowed of employers under the steps outlined in sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to deaf and disabled people, Black, Asian, and other ethnic groups, especially within our management roles.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

We are committed to flexible working in order that colleagues can effectively balance their work and family commitments.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to declare and explain their gaps in employment. All our offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks – these checks include but are not limited to references, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).

• To ensure the Union complies with its governing documents and policies, charity and company law and other relevant legislation. To monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.
• To advise the Trustees with regard to how the SNU operates and ensure that resources are spent in pursuance of its objects.
• To maintain all statutory registers and ensure company records are kept effectively and that statutory forms are filed promptly.
• To represent the company at in-house and external events and presentations and to liaise with any professional bodies and individuals such as lawyers, auditors, etc.
• Provide advice to the Board on skills criteria for Board Membership, identifying any gaps and supporting the recruitment, selection, induction and appraisal of Board Members. Advise on the retention and refreshment of skills
• To work in partnership with the Trustees, and the General Managers of Head Office, Arthur Findlay College & Barbanell Centre
• Be responsible for producing papers and information resources to Board members. Ensuring appropriate electronic and paper records are kept of Board minutes, agenda papers and resolutions.
• Support the Board in the Trustees Annual Report and AGM process.
• To contribute to meeting discussions as required and advise members of legal, governance and financial implications of proposed policies and actions.
• To advise the Trustees on adherence to Spiritualists’ National Union governing documents and rules.
• To provide the Trustees with relevant and correct information on which to make informed decisions and carry out their responsibilities.
• To implement actions delegated to you by the Trustees following NEC Board meetings.
• To ensure that the decisions, policies and procedures of the Spiritualists’ National Union are disseminated to all staff and relevant parties.
• Oversee and periodically review the overall governance framework for the organisation, ensure it is fit for purpose and provides clearly accountable decision making and oversight
• Develop and manage the corporate risk register and ensure that all steps to mitigate risks are documented and continually updated.

Experience / Qualifications

• Substantial company Governance or Company / Board secretary experience.
• Knowledge of UK legal and regulatory requirements to charities, central government, and companies
• Education to A level or equivalent
• Experience of managing compliance risks across multiple functional areas and locations
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive material in a professional manner.
• First class interpersonal skills, including discretion. Used to building credibility with senior figures and managing the relationships between board members. Has the confidence to make impactful interventions at Board Meetings
• Highly literate with first class written business English. A competent minute-taker of Board meetings with meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail

The Governance and Organisation Business Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of organisational governance, from ensuring high quality Board papers to leading the organisation’s risk management process, from creating and maintaining policies and procedures to project managing Board recruitment and inductions. You will also lead the Governance Team, optimising support for the Senior Leadership Team and helping the organisation run effectively, for example via forward planning, away days and staff surveys. This is a fast-paced and varied role working across the entirety of an exciting, mission-driven organisation.

Key Skills and Attributes: 

You will have a passion for procedural and administrative excellence with exceptional planning, organisational and prioritisation skills. A proactive team player, you will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and take responsibility for decision making with and on behalf of senior leadership. You will have experience of providing and optimising support to senior leaders and boards, as well as the ability to lead and project manage key governance processes. You will provide high quality leadership and line management to the Governance Team.

The team: 

The Governance Team supports Friends of the Earth’s Boards and Senior Leadership Team to effectively govern and lead the organisation in its mission to bring about environmental justice.  Working across all directorates, the team aims to provide senior colleagues with efficient and proactive support, helping to ensure that our decision-making machinery is working well, that we plan effectively and that we strengthen a culture of accountability and performance.

Closing date: 1 September 2022

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments: We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

Prospectus is delighted to be working with London Sport to recruit an EA and Governance Manager who will help them achieve their organisational objectives by delivering high-level support to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

London Sport works in all parts of London and on behalf of all Londoners to support them to live more active lives. They are constantly challenging the sport industry to think more creatively about the ways that it works for London and include themselves in that challenge, too.

Please note this role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum expectation to work from their London office 2 days a week. They will also consider candidates looking for a full-time or part-time (4 days) role.

The main responsibilities of this role include providing proactive executive support to the CEO including day-to-day diary management, responding to emails and other communications, organising travel and similar. You will be a point of contact for key strategic partner, maintain records of meetings, personnel changes and ensure all senior staff are well-prepared for meetings and engagements. In addition, you will provide secretariat support to the Board and all Sub Committees, managing the delivery of the annual governance cycle and acting as the primary point of contact for the Chair and Board of Trustees.

To be successful as an EA and Governance Manager you will have excellent organisational skills; to manage multiple and sometimes competing demands, to prioritise and meet deadlines often under pressure, with the ability to understand and anticipate needs to ensure appropriate outcomes. You will be a confident communicator, adept at building effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and have sound judgement and be able to exercise tact and sensitivity with due regard for confidentiality and organisational priorities.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and London Sport champions equality and is an inclusive organisation that strives to reflect this diversity in their Board and staff appointments. They particularly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, ethnic minority groups, deaf and disabled people, women and members of the LGBTQ+ community for their roles.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV, covers letters are not required. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to discuss the role further.

Vacancy Reference Number:

GA/G/UK-R1

Position title:

Governance Administrator 

Reports to:

Manager Governance & Risk

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £21,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12 Months Fixed Term Full-Time Contract (subject to successfully completing a 6-Month Probationary Period).

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than,  Thursday 1st September 2022.

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom Meetings, prior to submitting your application. 

Job Specifics:

• To support the Governance department in ensuring Muslim Hands compliance with statutory governance requirements through the collation of information or amendments to our documents.
• To assist in the collation and preparation of statistics, management information and reports relating to Governance as required by the Governance department.
• Assist with arranging, developing and maintaining programmes of induction, recruitment and training for Trustees, Committee members and to monitor and record governor participation and engagement with training delivered by the Muslim Hands.
• Assist in scheduling meetings as well as preparing agendas and other relevant documents meetings.
• Assist in capacity building of other Muslim Hands fundraising offices.
• To Support with general MH Fundraising activities from time-to-time.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
• Promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.

General

· To proactively seek personal development opportunities and to attend training agreed or recommended by your line manager.

 · Undertake any appropriate administrative or clerical work to support MH, including data entry, filing, photocopying, diary management and mail distribution.

· Undertake all work with due regard to best practice and legal requirements relating to diversity and equality.

 · Undertake any other appropriate work as directed by the Governance Manager, Chief Executive or Chair of the MH Board of Trustees.

Essential for Successful Candidate:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR

b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• You will need to have a positive, can-do attitude with strong organisational skills. You will need to be committed to providing an excellent Governance Administrator job and to the aims and objectives of MH.
• Substantial experience of working in Governance or compliance department
• Experience of taking formal / professional minutes
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrable resilience and interpersonal skills
• Effective personal organisation skills
• Inclusive and collaborative approach
• Strong IT skills (including Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an International Charity Sector
• Knowledge and understanding of organisation Governance
• French Language 

NB: 

• This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
• Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by 1-week after the closure date, unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Deputy Director Governance, Strategy and Evaluation

London office/hybrid or home-based in the UK

£48,448-£56,972 per annum (London office based/hybrid)

£45,038-£53,563 Home-based)

35 hours per week

Permanent

Please note that recruitment information in BSL is available on our Careers site, see tab: Recruitment information in BSL.  

We are recruiting for an exciting post to work with the Chief Executive Officer, our Trustees and Senior Leadership teams to lead the National Deaf Children’s Society’ governance and reporting functions as well as drive forward our new strategy for 2023-2028. You will lead the continuous improvement of our governance framework and ensure the organisational strategy continues to align with our vision, strategic direction and ambitions. You will have a track record at a senior level in governance and strategy development and can demonstrate strong leadership qualities to lead a high performing team to support the transformation of the charity into a more digital and agile organisation. 

Please note that London office-based staff will be required to work a minimum of two days from the London office. The London office is currently open four days per week, from Monday to Thursday.

To apply for this role, we would like you to apply via our recruitment page, submitting your CV and a supporting statement that specifies how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

We welcome applications in BSL. If you would like to apply by BSL video, please contact us as soon as possible but at least five working days before the closing date so we can discuss the process with you.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 4 September at 23:59.

This will be a two-stage interview process.  We expect 1st interviews to be held remotely on Friday, 9 September and 2nd interviews will be held on Monday, 19 September.

We reserve the right to close the response cut-off date for the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to increasing opportunities for people from under-represented groups. To achieve this, we are taking Positive Action, as is allowed of employers under the steps outlined in sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to deaf and disabled people, Black, Asian, and other ethnic groups, especially within our management roles.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

We are committed to flexible working in order that colleagues can effectively balance their work and family commitments.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to declare and explain their gaps in employment. All our offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks – these checks include but are not limited to references, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).

Newly or part-qualified in project management or governance and looking for your next role? Then look no further!

Apply for the role of Project Manager (Governance and Organisation) with BMS World Mission and you will use your professional skills: combing project management with governance while building valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector.

At BMS World Mission we recruit high-calibre people with the skills, knowledge, and commitment to meet the demands of a diverse international charity.

We are looking for a Project Manager to work in our fast-paced Finance and Operations department.

As part of the leadership team of the department, you will support the Director of Finance and Operations in the effective governance of the charity's affairs: ensuring that frameworks, protocols, and policies are effective and appropriate for a polycentric organisation. You will also manage cross-organisational projects to ensure appropriate and excellent outcomes for the organisation.

You will work alongside Finance and Operations team leaders in engaging the department in the life of BMS.

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire with opportunity for hybrid or remote working

Hours: 21 hrs per week

Employment: Permanent (part-time)

Starting salary range: £22,795-£24,191 (£37,992-£40,319 pro rata)

Closing date:9 am, 26 August 2022

Interview date: 9 September 2022

To discuss this role, please contact Caroline Trimble, Director of Finance and Operations at BMS World Mission

For full information and to download an application form please visit the BMS World Mission website. 

Working closely with the Governance team, you will deliver an effective and efficient administration. You will be the first point of contact for the London office, coordinating meetings, and the day to day facilities management.

As Governance and Facilities Coordinator you will

• Provide day to day administration to the Governance team
• Making travel and accommodation arrangements
• Preparation of meeting packs
• Support with all meeting set ups
• Assist with administrative support across a range of governance team activities, such as Trustee events and any project work requiring governance involvement
• Maintain day to day contact with Landlord and Building Management, reporting any issues as required
• Provide ongoing day to day management of all office suppliers and service contracts

They are looking for someone who

• Ability to deal with members and potential members at varying levels of seniority
• Demonstrable experience of a customer facing administration role
• Strong organisational skills

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph, North Wales. We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational, and highly experienced leader to drive forward the strategic vision of the Hospice. You will have a high-level awareness of the strategic agenda nationally, proven experience of setting strategic direction and expertise in managing the associated programme for delivery. You will be able to show that you have considerable operational experience, some of which may have been gained in the care sector or voluntary sector. You will have a proven track record of effective financial management and particularly the development of income streams.

Background

St Kentigern Hospice has been at the heart of the Vale of Clwyd, Denbighshire, East Flintshire and west Conwy community for 27 years. We offer specialist palliative and end of life care and support to patients and their families. The Hospice site has recently undergone significant modernisation and refurbishment, increasing the number of In-patient beds to twelve. Our Well Being Hwb has also been further developed this year to meet the changing palliative needs of the community we serve. We employ circa 60 staff and are further supported by our dedicated and talented volunteer workforce.

Main Duties

The primary purpose of this role is to work with the Board of Trustees to lead the Hospice by developing and implementing the strategic plan. You will strive to continuously improve palliative care services for patients and their families in response to changing community and patient needs. As an ambassador for St Kentigern’s you will build alliances and maintain effective relationships and manage the Senior Management Team to ensure the efficient delivery of agreed work programmes and service level agreements.

The post is offered on a full time (37.5hrs) or part time basis, based on the needs of the service and in agreement with the post holder. For more details or to arrange an informal discussion please contact our current Chief Executive Iain Mitchell.

Please forward a CV and covering letter setting out how you meet the outline above.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26.08.22

The interviews for the post will be held 12.09.22