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Job Title: Head of Governance / Company Secretary
Salary: £83,000 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting and Market Supplement this represents band I
Location: Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
The Head of Governance will ensure that the organisation (including subsidiaries) has robust and effective governance in place which complies with statutory requirements and good practice in relation to company and charity law and charity governance. They will be a key strategic leader, expected to lead the development and improvement of governance at The Scouts.
The post holder will provide strategic leadership of the governance, and associated functions, supporting the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to proactively and effectively lead and manage the organisation to operate efficiently at its best. They will also be a natural collaborator, working with key stakeholders such as The Head of Legal to provide high level technical advice to members of the Movement and TSA staff concerning governing documents and key decisions, whilst also supporting effective governance at headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
* As a key senior leader in the charity, and critical support to The Board of Trustees, provide strategic leadership for governance and its development at The Scouts
* Design and implement a strategic plan for the Governance function to meet the needs of the organisation
* Ensure that all legal vehicles across The Scout Association comply with all regulatory requirements and remain compliant with changes in charity law and the wider regulatory environment
* Work closely with the Head of Legal to ensure legal, regulatory and statutory compliance, and in particular that appropriate legal advice and guidance is applied to The Scouts decision making and governance processes, wherever, appropriate
Skills and abilities:
* A highly competent leader with a clear vision
* A very effective communicator, orally and in writing
* A leader who can design and implement organisational change and improvements working across variety of stakeholders
* Ability to create and maintain excellent relationships with staff, volunteers and stakeholders across all levels both internally and externally.
* We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
* 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service
* Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/why-work-for-us/
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 15th June 2025
Telephone interviews will be held w/c 23rd June 2025
Interviews to be held w/c 30th June or w/c 7th July 2025 - date to be confirmed
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The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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