Governance Manager

Job Title: Governance Manager
Salary: £40,000 rising to £42,500 after successful completion of probation period, subject to undertaking full scope of the role
Location: Remote
Full Time, Permanent  
Hours: 37.5 hours/ week 
 
Closing Date – 8th June 2025
1st Interview – Between 16 & 20th June 2025 (location TBC)

Purpose

The key role is pivotal in maintaining and continuously improving the quality of governance in a national Adult Social Care Charity which fundraises, and is registered under the Charity Commission Code of Governance and practises’ the ethical principles under the NCVO.

The role provides the assurance for the board that they are operating in line with best practice and regulation and that the Charity is operating within its policies, procedures and ethical standards.

The postholder will consider regulators, funders, supporters, beneficiaries, their family members and the membership of the Charity and be responsible in ensuring that effective governance underpins the operations and supports the charity in achieving its objectives.

The role supports the Chair of the Board, Chief Executive, and wider Director and Trustee group in providing top quality governance and support that follows ethical and best practise.

The role is responsible for managing all aspects of corporate governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust, ensuring governance continues to adhere to good practice and meets all its statutory and regulatory requirements.

The role will lead on setting clear standards on policy formation and maintain and continuously improve the policy standards and approval and reporting processes.

The role will ensure oversight and support (through community administration) of the recognised Family Engagement and Reference Groups and Membership Body linking issues and concerns through the appropriate channels.

Main responsibilities

 Ethical and Strong Governance

• Take a lead on the development, review and/or maintenance of Terms of Reference, Schemes of Delegation and Memorandum & Articles of Association, liaising with Board and Committee Chairs, Executive and external advisors on key risks and amendments as needed.

Board and Committee Governance Support

• Act as the central communication point between Trustees and the Charity, corresponding with Trustees on key issues between Board meetings.

Member and Family Member Engagement

• Support a step change in the oversight and administration of recognised Family Member engagement structures; primarily at Delrow/St Albans, Gloucester and Botton Communities Family Reference/Engagement Groups, supporting agenda development, minute taking and follow up plans/actions via Community Administration. Report issues and concerns through the appropriate channels.

Policy Framework and Development of Policy

• Oversee the Trust Policy Framework; ensuring that Policy is mapped, shaped and monitored and that clear governance routes exist for update, review and approval through the senior leadership team, Executive, Committee’s and Board.

CEO and Director Support

• Provide proportionate, high quality executive support to the CEO and Directors Group as required by the individual members.

Being a Manager

• Provide good quality, inclusive line management support to the Executive Officer ensuring that regular 1:1 and annual appraisal is provided, and personal development planning is in place as needed.

What you’ll bring to the role:  

• Significant proven experience and/or qualification in governance within a similar sector (Public/Charity/Third Sector)
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of governance, processes and requirements through prior experience in a similar role in the public/voluntary or charity sector.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic communication skills, verbal and written (report writing) and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in supporting and engaging with senior stakeholders and an ability to show initiative and lead in aspects of work.
• Demonstrate a pro-active and adaptable approach and the ability to think innovatively to solve problems in a complex environment.
• Highly skilled in minute taking at a senior level.
• Flexibility to understand and implement change.   
• Strong IT skills are essential, including the construction of presentations

Location & Travel
Hybrid Working: primarily home based with regular national travel.

INDMED

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future. 

Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust’s ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life.

We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths.