The Role
* Job type:Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026
* Working pattern: Full-time. We offer flexible working subject to business need.
* Salary:£47,735 per year, rising to £50,066 per year after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.
* Location: Sheffield/hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
* Benefits: flexible working, contributory pension, life insurance and benefits portal.
Who we are
Social Work England is the specialist body that regulates social workers in their vital role. Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate – to protect the public, enable positive change, and ultimately improve people’s lives.
The Corporate Governance Manager is responsible for working with the Chair and Chief Executive to ensure the effectiveness of Social Work England’s Board and committees, and in providing administrative support to the executive leadership team. You'll ensure that our board operate in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and adhere to our Framework Agreement with the Department for Education.
You'll work to make sure that we are governed in a fair and transparent way, by leading development of the annual governance work plan, enabling the Board to set and achieve Social Work England's strategic goals.
About The Role
* In conjunction with the Chair and Chief Executive, plan the annual programme of Board and committee meetings to align with the annual business cycle.
* Ensure our corporate governance framework is in line with best practice and is kept up to date for the Board, executive leadership team and directorates.
* Prepare Board and committee agendas in liaison with the relevant Chairs and the executive leadership team.
* Ensure the smooth management, openness and transparency of our Board meetings by providing advice to Board members where required, ensuring timeliness, quality and accuracy of papers and minutes and maintaining an ongoing action log, ensuring sign off by Chief Executive and Chair and acting on their behalf to track and co-ordinate progress.
* Produce/oversee the production of timely and accurate minutes of meetings and maintain an ongoing action log.
* Line manage and develop the team of Executive Officer and Executive Assistants.
* Ensure that Board papers are published (as appropriate) to our website and staff intranet, and that the governance sections of these sites are regularly reviewed and include an up-to-date policy library, register of interests and gifts and hospitality register.
* Oversee annual Board and committee effectiveness surveys and support the Chair in identifying action plans for the ongoing development needs of the Board. Work with colleagues and the sponsor team on succession planning for Board members, and to facilitate and co-ordinate induction and training for Board members.
* Coordinate the planning, production and laying of our Annual Report and Accounts, working with colleagues across the organisation, Head of Finance, Sponsor Team, and external audit team.
* Manage pay and non-pay budgets in accordance with our financial systems, procedures and protocols.
* Lead and deliver corporate initiatives for example development and implementation of our Sustainability Plan and reporting on performance to the executive leadership team and the Board.
* Support the executive leadership team to develop and agree the internal audit strategy and annual plan; track delivery of the plan and lead the contract management relationship with our internal audit team, ensuring effective two-way communications.
About You
At Social Work England our values are really important to us and are very much about how we work.
Our Values Were Developed Together. They Shape And Steer Our Interactions With Each Other And With Everyone That We Come Into Contact With. We’re Proud Of Our Values And What It Means To Us. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Align With Our Values Of Being Fearless, Independent, Transparent, Ambitious, Collaborative And Integrity. In Addition To These Values, We Are Also Looking For Candidates Who Have
* Experience of planning and supporting regular governance or other formal meetings, including agenda coordination and planning, minuting and follow-up of actions.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to manage several different tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information on complex issues clearly and succinctly for a range of different audiences.
* The ability to identify, understand and clearly explain principles of good governance and legislation.
* A proven track record of a diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise appropriately with colleagues at all levels.
* The ability to act with integrity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
* A strong team player, capable of developing effective relationships at all levels within our organisation and with key external partners.
* A strong track record of managing and developing teams
* A track record of respectful, open and honest behaviour including a demonstrable commitment to inclusion and diversity.
* Knowledge and experience of governance and Board administration within a public, third sector or regulatory organisation is desirable.
Application
During the application process, you'll be asked to provide answers to three questions from the job description. These answers will be what your application is scored on, please answer in as much detail as possible using examples where necessary.
About Us
Join us - Social Work England
Our behaviours and values - Social Work England
What our people say - Social Work England
Contact
If you have any queries about the appointment process, please contact recruitment@socialworkengland.org.uk.
How to apply
To apply, complete the application form by the closing date.
Interview
At interview we will seek to further understand your skills, knowledge, experience and motivation and test the key competencies of the role. If you are successful, we will undertake routine security checks.
Find out more about our application and interview process.
Want to know more about the role?
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other questions, please contact our recruitment team:
recruitment@socialworkengland.org.uk
Apply for this job
Send to a Friend #J-18808-Ljbffr