Governance Manager Location: Central London (hybrid - 2 days in the office) Salary: 59,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation to recruit a Governance Manager. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a senior governance professional to influence decision-making at the highest level and ensure the integrity of governance processes. The postholder will play a vital role in delivering strategic governance operations and strengthening organisational leadership.Summary of the Role:This leadership role provides strategic governance oversight and expert constitutional advice to senior leaders. You will lead on Council operations, national elections, and governance development programmes. This is a highly visible post with organisation-wide influence and responsibility.Key Responsibilities:Act as the senior governance advisor to the CEO, General Counsel, and senior officers.Lead the strategic planning and delivery of Council operations and national elections.Manage high-level governance matters, ensuring probity, compliance, and transparency.Oversee the governance budget and ensure effective resource planning and reporting.Line manage and develop the Senior Governance Officer, building high performance.Drive best practice in governance across local and central structures.Design and deliver impactful induction and development programmes for Council and ..... full job details .....