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Governance Manager

Employer
Wellcome
Location
England, London
Closing date
18 Jul 2019

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Vacancy Type
Other
Experience Level
Senior Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Other
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Job Details


You will be responsible for :
  • CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CYCLE
    • To manage the annual Board and committee meeting cycle so that business decisions are scheduled and taken in a timely manner
    • In conjunction with the Central Team and the Company Secretary, ensure that Governors and committee members undergo induction and on-going learning
    • Monitor and evaluate Wellcome's governance systems, making recommendations for improvement and implementing changes where needed, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and constitutional requirements.
  • COMMITTEE CLERK SERVICES
    • To provide a committee clerk service to corporate board meetings (for example the Audit and Risk Committee) as directed by the Deputy Company Secretary.
    • This service to include arranging meetings, collation and circulation of papers, minute taking, ensuring agreed actions are followed up
  • BUSINESS PARTNER / CONSULTANCY SUPPORT
    • To work with the Deputy Company Secretary to develop a toolkit of resources to support Wellcome staff who sit on (principally, but not exclusively not-for-profit) boards, steering groups, or other governance entities
    • To work with the Deputy Company Secretary to develop governance oversight of (principally, but not exclusively not-for-profit) not-for profit partnerships and organisations that Wellcome has invested in
  • REGULATORY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE
    • To be responsible for ensuring that the Wellcome Group complies with charity and company filing and other regulatory requirements
    • To oversee and update the company registers and associated legal documents and ensure these are stored in accordance with company requirements
    • To oversee and maintain the scheme of delegation from the Board and its committees
    • To oversee and maintain the terms of reference


    • Experience & Skills

  • Demonstrable experience of providing support to Board level committees.
  • Demonstrable experience of development and implementing processes to improve efficiency, excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Well developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Well developed inter-personal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships at all levels
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc)

    • Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at .


    Company

    The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to achieving extraordinary improvements in health by supporting the brightest minds.

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