Director Of Group Governance Frameworks And Assurance
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Job Summary
Closing date: 31st March
Contract type: Fixed term 12 months
Interview dates: TBC
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leading policy and advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.
We committed to spend 16bn in the ten years to 2032 funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support but they wont be solved by science alone.
We are now recruiting for a Director of Group Governance Frameworks and Assurance to provide senior independent governance expertise and leadership to refine and embed a coherent proportionate and fit-for-purpose group governance framework across the Wellcome group.
Reporting directly into the Chief Operating Officer you will work closely with senior leaders and the Board of Governors and deliver practical improvements while shaping the longer-term strategic group governance capability for Wellcome.
You can view the full job description on our website
To apply for this role please submit an up-to-date CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. The minimum requirements of the role are:
Extensive experience in Company Secretary roles in comparable organisations with a global reach.
Significant senior experience designing and implementing corporate/charity governance frameworks in complex multi-entity or group environments (including subsidiaries and/or joint ventures).
A proven track record of leading governance change programmes including development of reporting standards escalation protocols and assurance mechanisms.
Experience supporting boards and board committees (e.g. audit & risk nominations/ governance investment) and strengthening information flows and decision rights.
Experience of director appointment/refreshment processes induction/training and clarifying director duties and expectations.
You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on ourwebsite
Our Hybrid Way of Working
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us
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Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Information Technology
- Oversight
- Professional Development
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Ensure Compliance
- Program Development
- KPI
- Product Development
- Direct Reports
- Strategic Development
- Special projects
About Company
Wellcome supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, climate and health and infectious diseases.
