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The Governance Manager is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, proactive and trusted governance services across MSF UK.
The Governance Manager exists to shape, lead and continuously improve governance practice in a complex, highly regarded, values-driven charity operating within a complex regulatory environment and diverse international movement.
Reporting to the Head of Governance & Association (who is also Company Secretary for MSF UK and MSF Ireland), the post holder will lead the day-to-day operation of MSF UK’s governance framework, ensuring that the Board, the Committee of Directors (CoDir), and sub-committees are all supported with timely, accurate, well-judged advice and user-centred governance services. This is a practical leadership role, combining strategic oversight with direct delivery.
The Governance Manager is expected to be focused on personally delivering relevant ambitions in the MSF UK Strategic Direction 2026-21 and operating in an inclusive and consultative manner with all stakeholders to achieve this. Accordingly, the Governance Manager is responsible for supporting and developing a high-functioning governance team that is respected across the organisation for its professionalism, judgement and service quality.
The role also carries responsibility for ensuring MSF UK’s external governance and regulatory compliance, including obligations arising from dual registration with Companies House and the Charity Commission, and for raising and maintaining the profile, visibility and credibility of governance within MSF UK, including with its company law members who comprise the MSF UK association.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about championing good governance and eager to make a tangible impact? Step into a Governance Manager role where your expertise truly shapes the heart of a purpose-led professional membership organisation. This is your chance to ensure that governance isn’t just a process but a priority - supporting the Chief Executive, Board, Council and wider governance structure to operate with the highest standards of compliance and effectiveness.
As the Governance Manager, you’ll be at the centre of senior decision-making - managing complex governance frameworks, coordinating key meetings, and keeping our organisation running like clockwork behind the scenes. Your work will uphold the integrity and transparency of our operations, and you’ll be an essential partner to influential leaders and stakeholders, contributing to a cause that makes a genuine difference.
- Role: Governance Manager
- Type: Professional Membership Body
- Salary: £27.47 per hour (equivalent to £50,000 per annum)
- Location: London (Farringdon) & WFH | Hybrid (2 days in the office)
- Employment: Temporary, Interim assignment (3–6 months)
- Start: ASAP - rolling CV review (early applications advised)
- Be the trusted Secretary to the Board, Council, and key committees - ensuring governance protocols are followed at every level
- Coordinate and deliver seamless Board, Council, AGM/EGM, and committee meetings, end-to-end
- Prepare agendas, papers, and accurate minutes with uncompromising attention to detail
- Oversee governance documentation and maintain robust audit trails
- Manage regulatory compliance (Charity Commission, Companies House, and more)
- Lead election processes for senior appointments and support the Chief Executive in maximising systems and efficiency
- Mentor and manage a Governance and Projects Executive
- Administer aspects of the Benevolent Fund with discretion and professionalism
- Track record in supporting Boards, committees, and senior leaders within a charity or membership context
- Expert knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory reporting
- Exceptional organisational skills, thriving on managing multiple priorities
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused outlook
- Excellent communication, and the confidence to line manage or mentor staff
- Step directly into a high-impact senior governance role
- Work alongside passionate leaders who value your expertise
- Be part of an organisation where governance is at the forefront and your contribution is truly valued
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.
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DBS: Basic DBS check required
Location: Camberwell or hybrid with travel up to 2 – 4 times per month
Ref RGM-252
Closing date - Monday, 6th April 2026 at 9.00am
We are seeking strategic leader to join us as Risk and Governance Manager. This is a pivotal role in supporting effective decision-making, regulatory compliance, and maintaining assurance frameworks.
About St Giles Trust
St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, we have worked with people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, or the criminal justice system, supporting them to transform their lives and build a positive future. We are now a national organisation, working across England and Wales with offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and with a turnover of around £17 million. As we deliver our ambitious five-year strategy, we are determined to continue growing our reach, our impact, and our ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity.
About the Role
St Giles is seeking a highly skilled and committed Risk and Governance Manager to lead our governance, risk, and compliance functions. You’ll join a passionate team within the People, Risk and Safeguarding Directorate, providing expert guidance to senior leaders and the Board, and ensuring we maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and strategic assurance.
To be successful in this role:
You will have significant experience in governance, risk management, or compliance leadership roles with a strong understanding of charity governance, regulatory reporting, and risk frameworks. Being adept at managing multiple priorities under pressure, with high levels of accuracy and discretion is essential, as is excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential including being able to influence, inform, and partner with stakeholders at all levels.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
For full details and to apply, visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date - Monday, 6th April 2026 at 9.00am
Interview Date: 17th and 20th April 2026.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.