Governance Manager
Employer: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Location: Home based - 100% remote working possible
Temporary: Fixed Term 9 months
Working hours: Part Time 20 hours per week
Salary: £24,284
Closing date: 11:59pm on 26th July 2026
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THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for an experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of CILIP. Working closely with Trustees, Board and Committee Chairs, the Executive Team and the Presidential Team, you will help ensure that CILIP operates to the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Interim Finance Director, the Governance Manager will lead and coordinate governance, compliance and organisational processes across CILIP.
You will be responsible for supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing expert governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive Team.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys driving good governance while ensuring operational excellence.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months due to organisational planning requirements.
Key areas of delivery:
Governance and Board Support
Lead and continuously improve governance processes, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and provide advice on governance best practice.Policy and Compliance
Oversee CILIP's policy governance framework, coordinate policy reviews and support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.Executive and Organisational Support
Support the Executive Team through the coordination of key meetings, events, organisational planning and corporate administration.Presidential Team Support
Coordinate the activities of the Presidential Team, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder communication and logistical support.Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, improve ways of working and promote accountability and transparency across the organisation.ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders to ensure organisations operate effectively and compliantly.
You will bring:
Experience supporting governance within a charity, membership body or similar organisation.
A strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting Boards and Committees and managing governance processes.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
High levels of accuracy, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.
Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365.
You'll also be a professional, credible and resilient individual who can work independently while remaining highly collaborative, and who shares CILIP's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and public benefit.
Desirable: Experience of company secretariat responsibilities, statutory filings, governance or board portal systems, and relevant governance or compliance qualifications.
Click here to view the full Role Description.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. Our charitable purpose is to raise standards in libraries, information and knowledge management to change lives, improving education, literacy and prosperity for all.
WHY JOIN CILIP?
Remote working
28 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees) (increasing after 3 years’ service)
Generous pension scheme (Employee contribution of 5%, employer contribution of 10%) including death in service benefit
Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Annual flu vaccination voucher
Contribution to eye tests and glasses for DSE use
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