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About Us

The UK Women’s Budget Group is the UK’s leading feminist economics think tank

We are the only UK-wide think tank focused on exploring the economy through a gendered lens and we are the leading feminist organisation dedicated to the economy.

We are a research, advocacy and training organisation advancing gender equality in policymaking through feminist approaches to economics. Working nationally and internationally, we build and exchange the evidence, data, knowledge, capacity and will for change.

We occupy a unique position, acting as a link between feminist academics, the women’s voluntary sector and think tanks and policymakers. We draw on a network of pro-bono experts from academia, the new economics and the women’s movements, alongside a professional staff team, who are all essential to our work. We work in partnership with our sister organisations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

WBG holds a pluralist view of feminism and gender systems, one that is inclusive and that recognises there are distinct discriminations experienced by different women. It is incumbent on WBG to recognise and address those discriminations; in whichever form they arise. We know that women’s experiences of the economy are shaped by more than sex and gender. Our commitment to sex and gender quality requires us to take diversity, equity and inclusion seriously in how we work, how we recruit, and how expertise and lived experience shapes our research.

The Role

The Governance & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and organisational administration.

Working closely with the Executive Director, you will act as the organisation's lead on governance and compliance, serving as the principal point of contact for trustees and supporting the effective operation of the Board and its committees. You will oversee governance processes, maintain statutory and regulatory compliance, coordinate organisational policies and provide executive support to the Executive Director.

This role requires a highly organised and confident professional who can work independently, manage sensitive information, build effective relationships with trustees and senior stakeholders, and ensure robust organisational systems and controls are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Board Management

• Lead the administration and effective operation of the Board of Trustees and any sub-committees.
• Manage the annual governance cycle, ensuring all governance activities are delivered to schedule.
• Prepare and coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, actions and minutes.
• Maintain governance records, trustee documentation, registers and statutory filings.
• Support the Chair, Trustees and Executive Director on governance matters and good practice.
• Coordinate the AGM and other constitutional requirements.

Compliance & Risk

• Lead organisational compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Maintain and monitor organisational policies and review schedules.
• Act as the lead coordinator for GDPR and information governance processes.
• Maintain organisational compliance records and registers.
• Support the development and monitoring of organisational risk management processes.
• Ensure governance and compliance actions are tracked and delivered.

Executive Support

• Provide high-level executive support to the Executive Director.
• Coordinate key meetings, reporting deadlines and organisational priorities.
• Prepare briefing papers, reports and governance documentation.
• Support organisational planning and performance reporting.

Organisational Administration

• Oversee organisational record management systems and administrative processes.
• Coordinate contracts, supplier documentation and corporate records.
• Support recruitment administration and onboarding processes as required.
• Identify and implement improvements to governance and administrative systems.

What You Will Bring

Experience

• Significant experience supporting governance within a charity, non-profit, membership organisation or public body.
• Experience managing Board and committee processes.
• Experience overseeing compliance, policy management and governance records.
• Experience providing senior executive or trustee-level support.
• Experience improving organisational systems and administrative processes.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities.
• Knowledge of company and charity regulatory requirements.
• Sound understanding of GDPR and information governance.
• Understanding of organisational risk management and good governance practice.

Skills & Attributes

• Outstanding organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent written communication and minute-taking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage trustees and senior leaders.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 and administrative systems skills.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Adept in working with discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Collaborative and professional approach
• Highly organised, proactive and dependable.

How To Apply

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Doing Good Recruitment actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.