Senior Governance Manager – Strategy and Governance
ODI
Senior Governance Manager – Strategy and Governance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,700 - £60,420 per annum
Location: London based hub - with hybrid working in the UK
Ref:SG0324
About us
ODI (odi.org) is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and implement effective governance frameworks and processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance across the organization. The SGM will lead a variety of legal, risk and compliance requirements for the entities including ODI (UK charity), ODI Global Advisory Limited (UK company), ODI Europe and ODI North America (501(c)3 tax exempt US non-profit).
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify specific governance requirements and challenges for each entity and develop tailored strategies to address them effectively.
- Draft relevant compliance-related board papers for all ODI entities.
- Review board papers to ensure they are high-quality including compliant with local requirements.
- Ensure all directors have sound advice and recommendations cleared by legal counsels to support board directors and the UK Company Secretary with their fiduciary and legal responsibilities.
- Advise and train board directors on their duties and responsibilities, including comprehensive inductions for new board members.
- Provide training and support to staff members across all ODI entities on governance-related topics, including ethics, conflict of interest, and whistleblowing.
About you
- Significant relevant experience in governance, compliance, or risk management, preferably in the non-profit sector or international development context.
- General knowledge of corporate regulatory requirements such as company law, charity law, general corporation laws of U.S. states, U.S. 501(c) regulations, governance best practices, interpretation.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors/ Trustees or in a non-profit organisation supporting governing committees/ boards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and manage complex issues.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, board members, staff, and external partners.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to different audiences.
- Ability to make judgement calls to determine recommendations for the board’s review.
- A high level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Closing date: Sunday, 21st July 2024 at 23:59
Interview date: To be confirmed
ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities.
We offer competitive salaries, a generous company pension scheme, hybrid working and a range of flexible, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies to support well-being.
To download the job description and role details please follow this link. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0300 or email recruitment@odi.org.
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248
