Governance Manager

Company: Membership Bespoke
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Interim Senior Governance Role – Professional Membership Organisation

£26 – £30 ph

Hybrid 2 days in the office

Temporary – on-going

Leicester area

Our client A respected professional membership organisation with a strong public‑interest purpose is seeking to appoint senior interim governance professionals. The organisation operates nationally and internationally, with a clear focus on professional standards, member value and organisational accountability.

The role

  • Provide senior‑level governance oversight within a complex, member‑led environment.
  • Lead and quality‑assure committee processes, including agenda planning, paper preparation and high‑quality minuting.
  • Offer independent, well‑reasoned challenge and support to senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to assurance, risk management and organisational performance.
  • Operate in a hands‑on capacity while bringing strategic perspective to governance improvement.
  • This interim assignment is expected to run for a minimum of four to six months, with potential extension.

The person

  • Significant experience within a membership body or a complex charity environment.
  • Strong governance judgement, independence of thought and analytical capability.
  • Confident working with senior leaders and committees in regulated or standards‑led contexts.
  • Able to step into an interim role and provide both stability and uplift.

Apply today.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 14+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Posted: July 5th, 2026