Senior Officer, Governance (GPF6)
Senior Officer, Governance (GPF6)
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months from start date, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)
Salary: £38,689 per annum Grade C plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Manchester or Birmingham (The role will be based in Manchester or Birmingham; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)
This is an exciting role Co-Managing the Governance Team at Arts Council England, where you will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure effective administration trustee and other key governance meetings.
You will regularly give advice to council members and officers on all manner of governance and internal policy matters, ensuring we continue to comply with legislative requirements and governance best practice.
You will help with the recruitment of new trustees and help to develop new ways of delivering best Governance across the organisation to ensure we remain and maintain a modern working environment.
We are looking for someone with a good grasp of governance policy and practice in the public/and or charitable sector. You will enjoy managing teams. You will be curious and passionate about improving the way we work.
You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a good eye for detail. You will also have excellent communication skills.
To give you an idea of how this governance job would look and feel, here are some things you could expect to do:
- Line manage the Governance Team, helping them to run committee meetings, set up a schedule of meetings and maintain a forward plan of agenda items
- Draft, update and offer advice on key Governance Policy documents
- Giving advice to council members and officers on governance procedures and protocols, particularly in relation to the Arts Council’s Royal Charter, Scheme of Delegated Financial Authority, Code of Ethics/Code of Conduct
- Managing and supervising the provision of services to National Council members, this includes overseeing the reimbursement of their expenses
- Developing and delivering training for staff on Governance matters
- Keep under review the working practices and systems operated within the team, having regard to new technology and other ways to improve efficiency.
To succeed in this Senior Officer Governance role, you must have demonstrable experience in servicing and minuting formal meetings, working effectively with people in senior positions, maintaining records and handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality. You will also require knowledge of the principles of good governance, including an awareness of the Nolan Principles, the Freedom of Information Act and the importance of compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
In addition, you should be highly organised and able to prioritise and juggle multiple priorities and exercise effective judgement when managing complex tasks. A good understanding of the Arts Council’s duty as a public body under current diversity legislation, the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the arts are also essential. To apply for this Arts Council England job, you must have proven Governance experience or similar administrative expertise. You must be able to ensure compliance with Arts Council policies and procedures.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.
If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here
We participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.
About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.
Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk
We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.
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Job ref: GPF6
Closing date: 09:00, Friday 11 September
1st Interview: TBC
2nd Interview: TBC
Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk
