About The Role
The Head of Governance is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the key governance bodies of the Diocese of London and its main charity, the London Diocesan Fund, providing strategic governance, constitutional and compliance advice to the Bishop of London, General Secretary and Trustees, offering first line advice and training service to deaneries and parishes on synodical governance.
Further information about the Diocese of London’s governance bodies can be found at https://www.london.anglican.org/church-and-parish-support/governance-pccs-and-synods/
Job Responsibilities
• Provide strategic support to Trustees aligned with the Diocese’s Vision.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards and oversee Synod planning.
• Stay updated on governance trends, offering strategic advice to stakeholders.
• Manage meetings, ensuring inclusivity and constitutional integrity.
• Lead election processes and facilitate member development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Offer advisory support to clergy and oversee leadership development.
• Manage operational aspects, including line management and financial responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities, available on our job board Pathways.
Person Specification
Essential
• Experience of working in a pressured governance environment and to tight deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or experience of governance in a charity or not for profit environment.
• IT proficiency (MS Office suite).
• Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Desirable
• Experience of working in value-based organisation.
• Fellow or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute, or comparable experience.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification, available on our job board Pathways.
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.