Head of Governance

Provide strategic leadership for Governance across the Group

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Advise around governance matters, governance assurance and best practice
About Our Client Founded in 2000, the Calico Group has grown from a small housing provider into an award-winning group of specialist companies and charities. More than 1000 staff have joined us on our journey, and together we work with a shared purpose: to make a real difference to people's lives.To do this, each part of The Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise. Together, we've established a track record across the North-West for providing a complete community service that includes housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.
Job Description Head of Governance North West England (Burnley) Role:
Provide strategic leadership for governance across The Calico Group, ensuring governance arrangements support organisational objectives, effective decision-making and strong accountability.
Provide strategic advice to Board Members, Executive Directors and senior leaders on governance matters, governance assurance and best practice.
Ensure appropriate governance support, oversight and assurance arrangements are in place across the Group, Calico Homes, Syncora and Ring Stones
Provide strategic oversight of governance services delivered to Group Board, subsidiary Boards and Committees.
Oversee Board effectiveness reviews, Board member recruitment, succession planning, induction, development and appraisal arrangements, ensuring continuous improvement in governance capability.
Lead the development of governance assurance methodologies, standards and reporting frameworks used across the Group.
Provide leadership, direction and professional development to the Governance Team.
Actively contribute towards organisational decision-making, strategic planning, policy development, business improvement and the achievement of corporate objectives.
Represent the Group on governance matters with regulators, external reviewers, governance networks, professional bodies and sector partners where appropriate. xwzovoh
The Successful Applicant Head of Governance North West England (Burnley) Essential:
Demonstrable experience of managing Board and Committee meetings
Strong working background within a senior governance or company secretarial role
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Demonstrable background of advising Senior Stakeholders around Corporate Governance matters
Excellent governance experience from within a regulated sector
Brilliant people management experience
CGI Qualified, Legal, or similar
Desirable:
Knowledge of the NHF Code of Governance, the Charity Code of Governance, and the Wates Principles.
What's on Offer Salary: £57,000 + benefits
Location: Burnley
Hybrid working: example 2 days per week in the office
Advert close date: 23rd September
Interview Process:
First stage interview: Wednesday 7th October 2026 (online)
Second stage interview: Tuesday 13th October 2026 (face to face)