Governance Manager

Location: 6th Floor, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN
Salary: From £55,355 per annum / 36 hours per week / permanent
Job type: Permanent
Ref: 16177

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for an experienced Governance Manager to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent role based at our central London office.

The Benefits

• Salary from £55,355 per annum including Inner London premium
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Subscriptions to professional bodies
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
• Options to buy additional leave
• An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for an established Governance Manager with extensive experience of supporting charitable boards and ensuring Charity Commission compliance in a national charitable organisation.

As Governance Manager, you will work with the CEO and Chair to ensure that English Heritage follows effective, transparent and accountable, first-class governance procedures which comply with the highest standards and fulfil charity and statutory requirements.

You'll:

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees, managing its meetings and those of its committees
• Ensure that English Heritage is fulfilling its governance requirements
• Manage the Charity's governance appointments policy and processes

To be considered for the role, you'll need:

• Extensive experience in a governance role, ideally in a national charity
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail and regard for confidentiality
• Ability to work independently

We politely request that CVs and cover letters submitted are each a maximum of two A4 sides in length.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact us. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do on our website. You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us.

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 08/09/2025 23:59:59