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Head of Governance North West England (Burnley) Permanent £56,999 - £57,000 per year Primary tabs * Provide strategic leadership for Governance across the Group * 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 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. The Successful Applicant 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)