Job Description

At IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers), we are more than a professional body - we are a powerful, global movement of over 32,000 chemical, biochemical and process engineers who are solving some of the world's biggest challenges.


From climate change and clean energy to food security and health, our members lead the way in creating a safer, more sustainable world. We champion excellence, ethics and innovation. As the only organisation licensed to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration, we set the standard for our profession.


With a bold new strategy, fresh leadership, and an ambitious agenda for growth, inclusion and influence, this is a truly exciting time to join IChemE. Be part of a team that is raising the bar, growing its global voice, and Engineering a Sustainable World.

Position:

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Supporting the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, the Governance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that effective governance arrangements are in place across the organisation providing key support to the Institution in achieving its strategic and operational goals, and will drive innovation and a culture of continuous improvement in governance processes and procedures.



The Governance Manager will ensure effective management of the Board of Trustees, Congress and Committees of the Board, and will ensure that the Institution complies with its governing documents, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance with all matters of charity and corporate governance.

Requirements:

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Organisational governance & compliance

Provide advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on all governance related matters, including the interpretation of IChemE's governing documents to ensure excellent governance across the organisation. Continuously monitor developments in charity good governance practice, identifying areas for improvement in IChemE's key governance processes and procedures. Effectively manage and communicate any changes in legislation or requirements of the charity commission and other relevant bodies. Ensure fulfilment of the governance requirements for all legal entities within IChemE including filings, returns, resolutions and maintenance of records and registers. Work with the Head of Finance & Compliance, and others, to ensure controls are embedded and compliance to IChemE's governing documents is monitored escalating any non-compliance or risks as appropriate. Manage IChemE's internal Corporate Information SharePoint site, ensuring version control of all documents and that information is readily available to internal users.

Governing documents

Ensure that IChemE's governing documents (including Royal Charter, By-Laws, Regulations and organisational policies) are kept under continual review, in particular to ensure compliance with, and reflect any changes required by, charity regulators. Manage the approval, communication and any necessary ballot for changes to the governing documents for all legal entities within IChemE. Regularly review IChemE's committee structure and Scheme of Delegation to ensure they remain appropriate to meet the needs of the organisation. Ensure all committees and sub-committees / panels are properly constituted with clear Terms of Reference in place which are regularly reviewed an updated.

Board of Trustees, Congress and Committees

Schedule all meetings of the Board of Trustees and committees to fall at strategic times during the year to enable in-depth consideration of agreed agenda items and efficient flow of information and decisions. Manage the preparation of high-quality Board and committee papers to facilitate effective discussion and decision making. Manage the effective running of Congress, IChemE's member advisory body to the Board of Trustees. Provide follow-up to the Board, committee and Congress meetings through dialogue with senior colleagues and by moving forward outstanding action points. Lead on the succession planning and recruitment for the Board of Trustees, and Congress, managing the election process and any necessary ballot of members. Work with the Volunteer Engagement Manager, and others, to manage the effective succession planning for all committees. Manage the Board of Trustee and Congress induction programme and any ongoing training and development. Provide ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the Board of Trustees and Congress.

Legal support

Develop and maintain IChemE's contract management procedures. Review contracts and advise colleagues on contractual terms. Liaise with IChemE's external legal advisors for support as and when required with the review of or preparation of contracts and agreements.

Other information:

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This is a permanent full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week working Monday through to Friday, but a degree of flexibility will be required to meet business needs. The position is based in the Rugby UK office (CV21 3HQ).



Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

Starting salary will be circa 45,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits which includes an excellent pension scheme.

The

closing date for all applications is Sunday 25 May 2025

. Please note that IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.



Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.



IChemE benefits of employment include:



Annual performance reviews Training and development opportunities Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more) Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role * Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office