Governance Manager

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) TPBN1_UKTJ