Governance and Contracts Manager

We have an opportunity to join the CISI Governance Unit as a Governance & Contracts Manager. The role offers the opportunity to assist in the expansion of the new Governance Unit and build awareness and profile for best practices in Corporate Governance across the Institute. This is an important role. Involving strong relationship building with the Board of Trustees, Execuitve Management, and a range of internal and external stakeholders, including the Privy Council and regulators like the Charity Commission.

Governance and Contracts Manager Duties:

GOVERNANCE:

* Supporting the Chief Governance Officer in delivering a best-in-class governance to the Board of /Trustees and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Supporting the Chief Governance Officer in facilitating the smooth operation of board and key committee meetings, encompassing the preparation of agendas, accurate and timely minute taking and timely dissemination of information to key stakeholders
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal and governance developments and practices and providing a range of advice to colleagues on their responsibilities and the implications for them of any changes which arise.
* Forging key external relationships, for example with the Charity Commission.
* Coordinating any new subsidiary/branch openings or closures and documentation required for same
* Assisting with the maintenance of statutory books and records of the CISI entities, ensuring books and records are centrally maintained and accessible and statutory and regulatory filings submitted on time.
* Undertaking required research and supporting the Chief Governance Officer on ad hoc projects.
* And any other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT:

* Drafting contracts and contract templates that are consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
* Amending existing contracts in line with changes in requirements ensuring contracts are valid and legally binding.
* Researching contract terms, renewals or extensions and maintain contract-related documents and correspondence.
* Staying informed about changes to relevant rules and regulations.
* Supporting Legal Counsel in ad hoc projects.

Governance and Contracts Manager Requirements:

* Law degree, or 3+ years' experience as a Company Secretary or qualified solicitor with a demonstrable understanding of corporate Governance and Contracts management
* Board and committee support experience.
* Initiative-taking and self-managing and yet a collaborator.
* Excellent communicator, with high impact and well-developed influencing and stakeholder management / engagement skills
* Efficiency, accuracy, organisation, attention to detail and comfort working in a demanding environment.
* Ability to recognise issues of important to the CISI, seek required input and guidance when necessary.
* Personal and professional maturity.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and development.
* Resilience and the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands

Governance and Contracts Manager Benefits:

* c.�36,000 pa to �37,700pa, depending on your skills
* 7�% company pension contribution into a personal pension, in addition to your own contribution of 1�% via salary exchange
* Life insurance and income protection insurance
* A Wellness Allowance of up to �30 a month
* 26 days leave per annum (which includes the institute closing