Senior Governance Manager

At Age UK, effective governance is key to delivering our mission and supporting older people. We are looking for a Senior Governance Manager to play a pivotal role supporting our most senior Boards and Committees, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment.

The Senior Governance Manager is a key role managing and providing all aspects of the governance and secretariat service relevant to the most senior Boards and Committees within the Age UK Group and deputising for the Head of Governance and Legal with respect to duties as Company Secretary.

The role manages a team of 4 Executive Assistant and Governance Officers and 1 Executive Assistant (Chair/CEO) and the ability to line manage this team throughout the Board and Committee governance cycle and on individual projects / tasks, while also providing consistent executive services is key.

This is a very visible role working closely with Trustees and Directors as well as the most senior staff within the Charity, providing advice and support.

The post holder will lead projects, anticipate future governance matters and proactively tackle issues, with the ability to prioritise and manage many projects and activities in a busy environment. Please see role description for all responsibilities.

We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office approximately 4 times per month, in line with meeting schedules. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade: 4L

Experience of provision of secretariat services; servicing senior level Boards and Committees A, I Experience of charity governance in a large and complex charity structure, including experience of establishing and maintaining governance policies and procedures A, I Experience of corporate governance A, I Line management experience A, I

Skills and Knowledge High level of written English A, T, P Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and to tailor communications to different audiences A, I, T, P Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills I Experience of or aptitude to explore how technology and the use of AI can transform the team’s work I A good eye for detail A, I Proactive and able to work both individually and as a team. I Sound judgement with good problem-solving abilities I Highly organised, able to meet deadlines and manage / prioritise workflow A, I

Personal attributes Confident and able to take decisions I Personable and able to build good relationships quickly I Flexible and able to work in a changing and fast-moving environment I Discreet and comfortable with holding confidential information I

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits