Governance and Research Manager – Part Time

£Competitive| London| Hybrid 3-4 days wfh

We have been exclusively instructed by a professional membership organisation on the appointment of a part time Governance and Research Manager based in London. The organisation’s purpose is to advance the study and practice within healthcare and has an incredibly positive impact across the UK. In this newly created role reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining effective governance systems across the organisation, while providing dedicated support to the Board of Trustees, Executive, Council and Research Committee. The role will offer a broad remit across governance, committee management, policy and compliance, alongside responsibility for supporting research activity, programmes and external stakeholder relationships. The purpose of this role will be set high standards across the organisation and develop a governance framework that sets the organisation up for success in the future. If this sounds interesting, and you’re ready for the next step in your career then please get in touch!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the organisation’s governance framework, including governing documents, regulations, committee terms of reference, registers, policies and governance calendar.
• Support Board, Executive and Council meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking and decision records.
• Lead the Annual Report and support the AGM, elections, appointments and relevant statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Provide end-to-end management support to the Research Committee, including forward planning, meetings, action tracking and delivery against agreed objectives.
• Coordinate Clinical Research Groups and other research sub-groups, overseeing research programmes, awards, grants, fellowships and member opportunities.
• Provide practical governance guidance to staff, officers and committee leads, while building effective relationships with research partners, funders and other external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of charity and company governance, with experience in governance administration, committee management or a comparable regulated environment.
• Experience preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action records for senior committees.
• Strong written communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret governance requirements and translate them into practical processes, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of project, programme or budget monitoring, with a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality. A relevant governance or company secretarial qualification, or experience within a charity, membership, healthcare or research environment, would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Sound judgement, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, organised and methodical, with the confidence to follow up actions and challenge constructively.
• Able to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable, with a commitment to fairness, transparency and continuous improvement.

Why This Role

This is a broad and varied opportunity for an experienced governance professional to take ownership of a key governance remit while also playing a central role in supporting research activity and programmes. The role offers exposure to senior committees and stakeholders, with the opportunity to contribute to effective governance and the delivery of the organisation’s wider strategic objectives.

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At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.