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JOB TITLE Governance Officer

SALARY £24k per annum

HOURS 24 hours per week

HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT 6.8 weeks per annum

LOCATION Wells Cathedral, Wells. BA5 2UE

Purpose of job

As the Cathedral continues to implement its ten-year Strategic Plan and strengthen its governance structures to support an ambitious future vision, the Governance Officer will play an essential supporting role in ensuring the effective governance of Wells Cathedral.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (as Chapter Clerk) who holds formal responsibility for Chapter governance, the postholder will support the systems, processes, and documentation that underpin the work of Chapter, its committees and the Cathedral’s responsibilities as a registered charity. The postholder will help to ensure high standards of compliance, accountability and good governance and uphold the Cathedral’s legal and charitable obligations.

As part of a diverse organisation responsible for worship, ministry, heritage stewardship, visitor engagement, and regulatory compliance, the Governance Officer plays a key role in maintaining smooth and transparent governance operations. This includes coordinating governance workflows; preparing, maintaining, and tracking key documents; supporting meetings; and assisting with reporting requirements consistent with the Cathedral’s dual regulation by the Charity Commission and Church Commissioners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific tasks identified below, and any such other tasks as may be necessary to assist in the accurate and efficient operation of Cathedral governance.

Governance Processes and Administration

· Manage all administrative aspects related to the Cathedral's governance bodies, including the Chapter and sub-committees, including scheduling and tracking deadlines.

· Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute relevant documentation to members in a timely manner.

· Record minutes of meetings and ensure accurate documentation of decisions and actions.

· Maintain up-to-date registers of Chapter and Committee members, their terms of office, attendance records, safeguarding training and declarations of interests.  Ensure that any conflicts of interest are properly reported to meetings and correctly managed.

· Support the recruitment, appointment and re-appointment of Chapter and Committee members including their induction and the completion of any safeguarding checks or training. Manage the process for annual Chapter effectiveness surveys.

· Advise on and manage any changes to the Cathedral’s constitution and statutes.

Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and uphold the Cathedral’s legal and charitable obligations as a registered charity regulated by the Charity Commission and Church Commissioners including advising on serious incident reporting.

· Stay abreast of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to charity and Cathedral governance.

· Liaise with regulatory bodies as necessary to fulfil reporting obligations including submitting the Cathedral’s Annual Return to the Charity Commission in a timely manner.

· Ensure governance processes and documentation reflect current statutory and policy requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, by maintaining appropriate processes, documentation, and controls across the organisation.

Policy Development and Review

· Assist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies, procedures, Committee terms of reference, individual role specifications and guidelines.

· Ensure policies are aligned with legal requirements, the Cathedral's mission, and best practices in governance.

· Facilitate communication and training to ensure awareness and understanding of governance policies among stakeholders.

· Ensure that all Cathedral policies are recorded and reviewed on a regular basis.

· Maintain up-to-date governance documents on the Cathedral’s website.

Risk Management 

· Support the identification, assessment, and management of risks related to governance matters. 

· Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop strategies to mitigate risks and strengthen internal controls. 

· Monitor emerging risks and trends in governance and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate potential impacts.

Board Support and Advice

· Provide secretariat support to governance bodies, advising on procedural matters, governance principles, and regulatory compliance as appropriate.

Confidentiality and Integrity

· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information discussed during governance meetings and in related documentation.

· Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all aspects of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Key Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

· Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) grade C & above including English & Maths

· Proven experience of working in a similar role

· Strong understanding of charity law, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements

Desirable

· Knowledge of the structures within the Church of England

· Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

· Strong relationship management skills

· Attention to detail with high levels of accuracy

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and being able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders

· Good computer skills, including Word and Excel

· Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality

· Strong understanding of issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, and UK GDPR requirements

Work-related Personal Qualities

Essential

· Energy and enthusiasm with a solutions-focussed approach

· Problem solving ability and a positive attitude

· A supportive colleague and excellent collaborator

· Ability to take responsibility and work across different roles

· Self-motivated to see tasks through to successful completion and able to use own initiative

· Able to work both quickly and accurately

· Calm under pressure

· Able to work in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Church of England

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Main Terms and Conditions

Employment status Permanent.

Hours of work 24 hours per week. We are open to flexible working and hybrid options for this role.

Remuneration £24k per annum.

Discount A discount of 10% is available from the Cathedral Shop and The Loft Café.

Parking Limited car parking is available in the Cathedral car park. Cars are parked at the risk of the owner.

Pension Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:

Age Employee Employer

<50 3% 5%

50–55 4% 8%

>55 5% 10% 

Holiday 6.8 weeks per annum, inclusive of bank holidays.

Location Wells Cathedral, Wells. BA5 2UE

Expenses All reasonable working expenses will be met in line with Cathedral policy.

Probation This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months. The postholder will, during their probationary period, be required to satisfactorily complete learning in Health & Safety and in Safeguarding as deemed by the Cathedral to be relevant and appropriate to this post. The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: 23 April 2026 9am

Interview date: 30 April 2026

A completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form should be returned to the Human Resources Department by email.

To ensure the fairness of the selection process, shortlisting will be based upon the information which you provide in your application and assumptions will not be made about your experience or skills. We will look for demonstrable evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Information provided on the Application Form will be viewed by HR, the recruiting manager, and interview panel. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting process.

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Fundraising and relationship building happen across the charity, and you will manage your own portfolio of donors and partners and work with the Chief Executive and wider team to co-ordinate activity, share insight and maximise opportunities for place based philanthropy in Northamptonshire.

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You will need strong interpersonal skills, a calm and encouraging approach, and the confidence to set and uphold consistent standards. As a CQC‑registered centre, excellent hygiene is essential, and we aim to maintain a warm, family‑style atmosphere where everyone feels valued and at home.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and every member of staff plays a part in supporting residents on both their recovery and spiritual journeys. This role therefore has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate be a committed and practising Christian (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010).

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its residents. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We welcome candidates with lived experience but, if you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

Hours and benefits:

• Permanent position
• 24 hours per week (some flexibility available within the standard working week)
• Lunch provided daily with the residents
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) rising to 30 days after three years' service
• Full details available in the job description

Application:

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  What do I need to know?

  DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

  Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process

  Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early

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  • Ensuring highest standard of customer service
  • Achieving targets 
  • Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
  • Maximising sales through physical and digital channels
  • Supporting with the recruitment and development of volunteers
  • Achieving expectations within campaign activities
  • Working with the manager to generate stock

  Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. 

  Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life-saving research. 

  What are we looking for:

  • Experience in a customer facing role
  • Supervisory experience
  • Commercially driven to encourage new ideas
  • Inclusive approach to developing teams
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and achieving the highest retail standards 
  • Results driven but with a recognition of right result, right way.

  What’s important to us?

  At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

  Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives.

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  We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together. 

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  We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

  Our generous staff benefits include:

  • 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
  • Wagestream - claim early access to your wages as you earn them
  • Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year 
  • Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 25% staff discount
  • Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
  • Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts on gym memberships
  • Discounts with a wide range of retailers

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  To apply, please follow these simple steps:

  • Click the “Apply” button below.
  • You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
  • Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.

  What do I need to know?

  DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

  Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process

  Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early

  Sponsorship: Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.

  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.

Head of Principal Gifts
Employer: University of Manchester
Salary: £59,966 to £71,566, depending on experience with scope to go beyond for an exceptional candidate
Location: Hybrid working, Manchester

We are looking for our new Head of Principal Gifts to work with our highest level of donors, securing principal gifts in support of the University of Manchester's key priorities - gifts that are truly transformational and enable us to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges.

We're taking our big gift fundraising to the next level with the launch of a dedicated Principal Gifts programme, and we're looking for someone to play a key role in shaping that transformation, building deep, lasting relationships with top-level donors in the UK and internationally.

With our inspirational new strategy in place and our first-ever university-wide philanthropic campaign, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED, launched in November 2025, this is a pivotal moment for Manchester and for your career.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Principal Gifts, you'll be joining a brilliant, values-driven team with a fantastic pipeline of prospects, strong existing relationships, and academics who are fully engaged in what we're building together.

Great things happen at The University of Manchester every day - from finding new treatments for cancer and discovering wonder materials like Nobel Prize-winning graphene, to providing life-changing scholarships and influencing government policy to help the world's poorest people. This is the work your fundraising will make possible.

If you're a major gifts or big gift fundraiser ready to make your mark at a world-renowned institution and take that next career-defining step, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 20 April 2026

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

The University of Manchester is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.