Governance Manager

Governance Manager 
Central London 
£48,922 per annum
Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office, more during busy periods)
Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected Central London-based not-for-profit organisation for an experienced Governance Manager to join their Chief Executive’s Office.

This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering a high-quality, compliant and professional governance service across the organisation. The postholder will work closely with senior leaders, Trustees, Council members and the Executive Team to ensure statutory and regulatory duties are met and governance best practice is embedded across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support governance activity for the Board of Trustees, Council and Committees
• Oversee agenda planning, paper production, minute-taking and action tracking
• Support elections, general meetings (AGM/EGM) and ceremonial occasions
• Manage registers of interests and ensure regulatory compliance
• Contribute to governance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support induction, appraisal and training of Trustees and Council members
• Ensure documentation, procedures and governance frameworks remain up to date

About You We are looking for an experienced governance professional who:

• Is currently working in a Governance Manager role within a similar environment (Higher Education, Healthcare, Charity or membership organisation)
• Is fully or part qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), or has equivalent experience
• Has significant experience servicing senior Boards and Committees
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Is confident operating autonomously while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Has a strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory best practice
• Experience managing elections and working within membership or non-mainstream organisations is desirable.

The Package

• Permanent role with some hybrid and flexible working
• Generous pension contribution
• Annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Additional wellbeing-focused benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive not-for-profit environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation in a role with significant responsibility, visibility and impact.

Please apply ASAP to be considered, as interviews will be scheduled promptly.