Exciting opportunity to join a leading Charity
* Lead the Governance department and work closely with the Board
About Our Client
RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. The RNIB is at an exciting point in its journey and are always on the look out for talented people who share their values, to join them and make a real difference for blind and partially sighted people. Working for the RNIB means you can play a part in building a future in which blind and partially sighted people in the UK can live the lives they want to lead.
Job Description
Head of Governance
Role:
The Head of Governance will ensure that the organisation complies with its Charter and Bye-laws, and all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements, maintaining compliance with all matters of corporate governance.
Main Accountabilities:
* Develop strategies to ensure governance best-practice across the RNIB and supporting Board effectiveness
* Ensure an effective governance service is provided across the organisation
* Advise stakeholders on charity law, Charity Commission guidance, governance policies, processes, and best practice
* Build strong relationships with Trustees, non-Trustee committee members and senior staff. Actively promote and facilitate good working relationships between members of the Board and ELT
* Oversee delivery of the governance cycle for the Board and its committees
* Support the...