Director Of Group Governance Frameworks And Assurance

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 won’t 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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.

Hybrid Work

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.

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, 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 includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.

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