Governance Manager (FTC - Maternity Cover)

£50,632 | The Maltings, Bath | Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover - 9-12 months)

Full Time | 37 hours per week

Your initiative. Our progress. Together, we enable effective decision-making.

Join Curo in a pivotal governance leadership role, supporting our Board, Committees, and senior leaders to uphold high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

What will I have to do?

• Work closely with, and support, the Assistant Director of Governance and the General Counsel & Group Company Secretary in ensuring the smooth operation of Curo’s governance framework, working with colleagues across the business as appropriate to do so. Act as a key point of contact for Board and Committee members.

• Manage and develop the Governance Assistant and the Executive Assistant(s), fostering a culture of high standards, accountability and continuous improvement, and thereby ensuring that Curo’s Board and Committees are all properly and professionally serviced.

• Prepare reports on governance and other matters as requested by the Assistant Director of Governance and the General Counsel & Group Company Secretary.

• Act as Secretary to key governance forums – these might include the Combined Board and/or subsidiary boards, and Committees of the Board - ensuring timely, accurate and well-structured papers and minutes.

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of the Group’s annual ESG report, and otherwise for corporate reporting (such as the Modern Slavery Statement).

• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and good practice (including Code of Governance and regulatory changes).

• Train and develop colleagues towards a strong understanding of governance matters.

• Take responsibility for all corporate registers, supporting colleagues (including the Governance Assistant(s)) with the same.

• Take responsibility for Governance-related policy and processes (including training for colleagues re the same), ensuring they are up-to-date and fit for purpose.

• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Governance and wider Assurance team, Health and Safety Manager and Data and Insight Manager to ensure good working relationships and a robust overall approach to compliance.

• Promote a safe and positive working environment in line with Curo’s Health and Safety policy.

What do I need to be successful?

• Have at least two years governance experience a regulated environment, and ideally (although not essential) a related qualification such as a law degree or part-qualification of the Chartered Governance Institute’s company secretary qualification programme.

• Sound understanding of company secretarial and governance practices, with strong drafting and minute-taking skills.

• Good interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence senior leaders, and a customer-focused attitude.

• Politically astute and comfortable operating at senior levels, with the confidence to influence and challenge appropriately.

• Excellent communication skills, including listening and questioning and an ability to summarise.

• High standards of work and attention to detail, balanced with an ability to focus on what is really important.

• Ability to manage a team, develop a culture of continuous improvement and delegate work effectively to ensure wider team resilience.

• Work collaboratively across teams, building effective relationships, while being confident to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.

How will I evidence my success?

• Obtain feedback from my customers, peers and my manager about my effectiveness in delivering my services, as well as how I deliver them

• Be able to demonstrate the service improvements I have delivered with tangible results that show success

• Demonstrate that Curo is fully compliant with relevant regulation and applicable law

• Successfully meet the KPIs and objectives agreed for myself and my team

• Deliver my services within my allocated budget and evidence sound budget management through the year.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Curo’s governance maturity and a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return

Beyond a salary of £50,632 and the chance to make a difference every day, you'll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days
• Your birthday off as an extra holiday
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home)
• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone --- if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk