Job Description

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Do you have a commitment for inclusion to improve the lives of people with a Learning Disability? Do you have a passion for Governance? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Governance Manager to join the organisation in a full time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week).

Here at Mencap we understand that some of our office based colleagues can do their role from a range of locations, which is why we like to be flexible. We only ask for this role that you can commit to one full day in our London Office per week, plus attend Board and Committee Meetings.

What will you do?

Support our Board of Trustees (we currently have 10) and our Chief Executive in setting the direction of our organisation. Use your effective communication skills and interpersonal skills to build relationships and liase with varying internal colleagues in the organisation, including the Board and Executive teams. Support the Company Secretary with their compliance. Ensure the organisation complies with governing documents and regulatory requirements. Ensure Board and Committee meetings are coordinated and delivered to a high standard. Develop, implement and maintain Mencap's governance frameworks. Manage on specific projects. Support in the development of Mencap Trustees.

What will you bring?

Experience and expertise in governance. Practical knowledge of charity and/or corporate governance best practice. Understanding governance requirements of a charity with trading subsidiaries and affiliated partners. Evidence of strong influencing skills at executive and board levels. Organisation and administration of corporate events and conferences.
This is not an exhaustive list of the role, it's requirements or the experience we are looking for, please look at the job description for full details.

Why Mencap?

At Mencap we're committed to making the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. You'll be part of a values-driven organisation that is brave, kind, inclusive, positive and passionate!



If you are interested, then please apply now by uploading an up-to-date CV and a cover letter that outlines why you would be the ideal person for this role.
Job ID: 34553

This role closes on Wednesday 1st October with interviews looking to be held week commencing the Monday 6th October.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.