Head of Governance and Compliance

at  MND Association

HEAD OF GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated professional to join the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association as the Head of Governance and Compliance.
Directorate

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A dedicated and experienced professional with substantial experience of the corporate governance, preferably in a membership organisation or charity. You should ideally hold or be working towards a Chartered Governance Institute qualification, with a proven commitment to professional development in this field.
Experience of working closely with boards and senior managers is essential. You will have the ability to advise, guide, train and support colleagues and the Board on their legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities and duties.
Experience of developing corporate policy and effective systems in support of organisational objectives and activities. Additionally, you will demonstrate strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to present complex issues and information effectively at Board level.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

ABOUT US

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

THIS ROLE IS BASED AT OUR OFFICE IN NORTHAMPTON (WITH HYBRID WORKING) AND HAS REGULAR TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS TO OUR LONDON OFFICE.

Hybrid Working Expectations: minimum 2 days per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees’ needs. Please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of the corporate governance function, preferably in a membership organisation or charity/charitable company.
• Track record of effective working with boards and senior managers and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience of developing corporate policy and effective systems in support of organisational objectives and activities