Governance Manager

Governance Manager Permanent Opportunity 35 hours per week, how, flexible Working Patterns can be considered Location: Craven Street, London with hybrid working Salary: £43,813 per annum (based on 35 hour week) plus competitive benefits The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College''s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals. We are looking for a Governance Manager to join our Chief Executive''s team. This is a high profile management role which will lead and develop the governance and stakeholder management of the College and provide the support and insights to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the key purpose of the role will be to: • Ensure the College''s governance arrangements support effective decision making, accountability and regulatory compliance. • Provide strategic governance support to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency. • Ensure the effective governance and efficient operation of the College''s Council, Board and Committees, in line with its Royal Charter, charity law, regulatory requirements ..... full job details .....