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Governance Manager Burnley Permanent £42,961 - £42,962 per year * Newly created Governance Manager position * Manage Board and Committee meetings About Our Client Founded in 2000, the Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. More than 1000 staff have joined us on our journey, and together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people's lives. To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we've established a track record across the North-West for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction. Job Description Governance Manager Burnley Role: * Manage Board and Committees; prepare and circulate agendas, Board packs, minute meetings and circulate follow-up actions * Provide practical advice on governance procedures, delegated authorities, terms of reference and governance requirements. * Manage the administration, review and implementation of governance documentation, including Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Schemes of Delegation, Terms of Reference and related governance documents. * Manage internal governance meetings; book meetings, prepare and circulate agendas, meeting packs, and oversee actions. * Support the Executive Director and their Senior Leadership Team. * Coordinate policy review timetables and ensure documents progress through the appropriate approval routes. * Maintain oversight of assurance evidence relating to regulatory compliance requirements. * Manage the planning and delivery of governance reviews and governance self-assessments, ensuring recommendations are appropriately tracked and reported. The Successful Applicant Governance Manager Burnley Essential: * Demonstrable experience of managing Board and Committee meetings * Excellent working background in a Company Secretarial or Corporate Governance capacity * Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills * Strong working background of governance frameworks, standing orders, schemes of delegation, terms of reference, conflicts of interest, policy approval routes and constitutional governance requirements * Brilliant attention to detail and organisational skills What's on Offer Governance Manager Permanent Position Process: · Salary: £42,962 + benefits · Location: Burnley · Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office · Advert close date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 · Interviews: Monday 28th October 2026 (face to face)