Governance Manager
Reporting to: CEO
Location / Hours: Permanent (based in Birmingham / hybrid working) 20-25 hours / 3 days a week; negotiable
Salary: Circa £35,000 (FTE) dependent on hours & experience
What the role entails
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Governance Manager will play a key role in supporting our management team and Board of Trustees, ensuring that LionHeart meets all statutory responsibilities by fulfilling governance requirements.
This includes overseeing the maintenance of the charity’s policies and delivery of the cycle of board and sub‑committee meetings.
In 2026‑27 we envisage this role leading a periodic charity‑wide governance review.
What we offer
This is a permanent role offered on a 20-25 hours / three days per week basis, with a full‑time salary (35 hours) of circa £35,000, dependent on hours agreed and experience.
We are based in central Birmingham with a commitment to hybrid, flexible working, offering generous pension contributions and a friendly, supportive team.
As an employer, we pride ourselves on a real commitment to work‑life balance, a strong culture and a working environment that is fully inclusive and welcoming.
We also offer training opportunities and staff development days.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and operate an anonymous shortlisting process to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. This means that the shortlisting panel will not have your name, address or any other demographic or other characteristic information at the point of shortlisting. If you have a disability and you meet all minimum requirements of the job as set out in the attached job description and person specification, you will be put forward for interview.
