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Governance Manager

Burnley Permanent £42,961 - £42,962 per year View Job Description
The Governance Manager will manage Board and Committee meetings, and ensure associated governance activities operate effectively, efficiently and in accordance with governance requirements, regulatory expectations and agreed governance frameworks.
  • Newly created Governance Manager position
  • Manage Board and Committee meetings

About Our Client

Founded in 2000, the Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. More than 1000 staff have joined us on our journey, and together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people's lives.

To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we've established a track record across the North-West for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.

Job Description

Governance Manager

Burnley

Role:

  • Manage Board and Committees; prepare and circulate agendas, Board packs, minute meetings and circulate follow-up actions
  • Provide practical advice on governance procedures, delegated authorities, terms of reference and governance requirements.
  • Manage the administration, review and implementation of governance documentation, including Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Schemes of Delegation, Terms of Reference and related governance documents.
  • Manage internal governance meetings; book meetings, prepare and circulate agendas, meeting packs, and oversee actions.
  • Support the Executive Director and their Senior Leadership Team.
  • Coordinate policy review timetables and ensure documents progress through the appropriate approval routes.
  • Maintain oversight of assurance evidence relating to regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Manage the planning and delivery of governance reviews and governance self-assessments, ensuring recommendations are appropriately tracked and reported.

The Successful Applicant

Governance Manager

Burnley

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience of managing Board and Committee meetings
  • Excellent working background in a Company Secretarial or Corporate Governance capacity
  • Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Strong working background of governance frameworks, standing orders, schemes of delegation, terms of reference, conflicts of interest, policy approval routes and constitutional governance requirements
  • Brilliant attention to detail and organisational skills

What's on Offer

Governance Manager

Permanent Position

Process:

· Salary: £42,962 + benefits

· Location: Burnley

· Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

· Advert close date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

· Interviews: Monday 28th October 2026 (face to face)

Legal

Contact
Brighde N-Luxmoore
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109168
Phone number
+44 207 269 2495

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Company Secretarial
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Burnley
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brighde N-Luxmoore
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2495
Job reference
JN-092026-7109168