Governance Manager Location: Central London (hybrid - 2 days in the office) Salary: £59,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation to recruit a Governance Manager. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a senior governance professional to influence decision-making at the highest level and ensure the integrity of governance processes. The postholder will play a vital role in delivering strategic governance operations and strengthening organisational leadership. Summary of the Role: This leadership role provides strategic governance oversight and expert constitutional advice to senior leaders. You will lead on Council operations, national elections, and governance development programmes. This is a highly visible post with organisation-wide influence and responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Act as the senior governance advisor to the CEO, General Counsel, and senior officers. Lead the strategic planning and delivery of Council operations and national elections. Manage high-level governance matters, ensuring probity, compliance, and transparency. Oversee the governance budget and ensure effective resource planning and reporting. Line manage and develop the Senior Governance Officer, building high performance. Drive best practice in governance across local and central structures. Design and deliver impactful induction and development programmes for Council and committees. Collaborate with Faculties and Devolved Councils to embed consistent governance standards. Person Specification: Education & Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent. Professional governance qualification (e.g. Chartered Governance Institute) desirable. Experience Substantial senior experience in governance within a complex organisation. Proven experience managing high-level committee cycles and regulatory compliance. Experience of working within a membership or professional body is desirable. Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of constitutional, regulatory, and ethical governance standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with senior-level stakeholder engagement experience. High-level written skills, with the ability to produce quality governance documentation. Strong leadership and team management capability. Competent in financial oversight and governance budget management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident with digital tools for governance. Able to manage competing priorities under pressure and with discretion. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced governance professional seeking a high-impact role at the heart of a respected membership organisation. If you are ready to lead, influence, and embed governance excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to be considered. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout