Governance Manager

Job Description

Governance Manager

Part-time – 21 hours per week

Salary: Pro-rata £30,000 – £32,000 per annum

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is seeking an experienced Governance Manager to support the Diocesan Secretary and to ensure the smooth running and effective organisation of key governance and information processes in the Diocese.

The successful candidate’s principle accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the meetings of the Diocesan Board of Finance and its sub-committees under the direction of the Diocesan Secretary  
• Managing all aspects of synodical governance, including elections eg Diocesan Synod and Bishop’s Council, in consultation with the Diocesan Secreatary.  They will also manage correspondence concerning the business of the Diocesan Synod and its elections.  
• Working with our Data Analyst to actively manage annual data collection from parishes e.g. Stats for Mission, electoral roll, finance returns, energy footprint and Articles of Association.   
• Assisting with managing and maintaining the Diocesan Risk Register. 
• Assisting with keeping our internal CMS system accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with oversight and maintenance of all internal policies.

For an informal chat please contact Gary Peverley on 07879 634525

Application packs and a full job description are available from the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Website Vacancies – Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (cofesuffolk.org) 

Please note:  Applications will only be accepted via DBF application form available at Vacancies – Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (cofesuffolk.org). CVs will not be accepted.

Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to: HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ.

Closing Date for Applications: 16th February 2025

Interview Date: TBC but likely to be 27 February – 4 March 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich, IP1 1UQ