As the Governance Manager (Engagement), you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the IET's Board of Trustees and President, ensuring they meet their legal and regulatory obligations while fostering a strong connection between trustees, senior governance volunteers, and staff. You'll be responsible for providing high-level governance advice and practical support to ensure the smooth running of Board and Committee meetings, from agenda planning to minute-taking and managing the publication of key documents.
Engagement will be a key aspect of your role. You'll coordinate and deliver opportunities for trustees to connect with staff, create informative briefings, and manage the scheduling of meetings and away days. You'll also act as an essential communication link between the Board of Trustees and various committees, ensuring information flows effectively and decisions can be made swiftly when needed.
In addition, you'll support the recruitment, retention, and development of trustees, advising on skills gaps, leading the annual nominations and election process, and overseeing trustee appraisals and board evaluations. You'll also manage key governance registers, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal processes, while contributing to the IET's strategic planning cycle.
Are you passionate about governance and ensuring organisational best practice?
Do you have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks with a talent for building relationships?, We're looking for someone with significant experience in a governance role, ideally within a charity or membership organisation. You'll have a strong grasp of governance best practice, with experience supporting senior management teams and working closely with trustees and volunteers. Familiarity with drafting agendas, preparing high-quality minutes, and managing the administrative side of governance is essential.
A professional governance qualification, such as CGI or ICSA, would be highly beneficial, alongside strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You'll need to be a confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and deliver advice that ensures effective governance processes.
A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is important to us, and we value a collaborative team player with the ability to work independently. If you're someone who thrives under pressure, can meet tight deadlines, and has experience managing sensitive information, you'll be a great fit for this role.
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