Interim Head of Governance
Manchester
Starting salary for this position is £37,488 per annum (£46,860 FTE) (plus contributory pension). The role is part time at 4 days per week and will be a fixed term contract until the end of 2023. Ideal start mid-October 2023
About the role:
MAG is for looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced governance professional who will contribute to the continuous development and growth of the organisation, to join the team as our interim Head of Governance. This is a fixed term (until at least the end of 2023), part-time role (4 days per week), while we recruit for a permanent Head of Governance. You will provide high-quality, strategic corporate governance advice and operational secretariat support to MAG’s Board of Trustees and Leadership Team to ensure that our governance arrangements are efficient and effective as well as comply with regulatory and internal requirements and sector best practice. As part of the role, you will lead a small team that provides Management Support services to staff working in MAG’s Manchester office, including office administration and travel management.
About you:
We are looking for an experience governance professional, who has demonstrable experience of supporting and advising a Board of Trustees and its Executive. You will have experience of working with the Charity Commission and as a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Additionally, your ability to analyse and interpret complex data and present written and verbal information in a clear and concise manner is an essential aspect of this role.
You must be able to advise Boards and Executives comprehensively and succinctly on corporate governance matters and excel at building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues across all levels of an organisation and key external stakeholders (e.g. regulators and external advisors). Experience of having worked for an international NGO or comparable organisation is ideal not essential.
Further Information:
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to apply
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Job Title Candidate Information Pack
Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 08 October 2023. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
