Governance Manager

Be part of an organisation that s shaping health and social care

For over a century, The King s Fund has worked to improve people s health and care. We do this through our research, analysis and insight; leadership and organisational development with health and care leaders; convening and events; and partnering with others. With bold thinking for better health, we re on a mission to inspire hope and confidence that we can create a world where everyone lives a healthy life.

About the role

Ensure we operate transparently and responsibly

As Governance Manager, you ll take charge of The King s Fund s governance arrangements to ensure the charity runs as it should. Working closely with senior leaders, you ll see that the support structures and processes are in place for us to meet our obligations and strategic goals.

Over the course of the year, you ll support meetings for the Board of Trustees, the General Advisory Council and the Senior Management Team. As well as governance advice, you ll provide administration and co-ordination; manage the reporting cycle; and keep an up-to-date register of interests.

About you

Experience is essential and you will bring with you a firm grasp of charity governance frameworks, processes and senior-level decision-making from previous role(s) within a governance role in a charity (or a similar organisation). In fact, when you re not supporting meetings, you ll champion governance across our team. Efficient and digitally savvy, you ll support assurance processes and bring instant credibility.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.

What you'll get in return

The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Most staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer. This role may need to be in the office more than 40% of the time (e.g. to support meetings).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 2 July at 9.30am.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Interviews will be held week commencing the 13 July (likely 14 July). The role is available to commence from the beginning of August.