Location
Richmond, with a combination of onsite and home working. Applicants should be able to regularly travel to the Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

Hours
Full Time. Requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, subject to operational needs.

Salary
£51,255 per annum

About the Role
Based within the Chief Executive’s Office, the Governance Manager – Annual Reporting and Transparency will support The National Archives’ corporate governance function and the Keeper’s statutory responsibilities by providing dedicated lead professional secretariat support as required. The role involves leading the project management of The National Archives’ Annual Report and Accounts, coordinating with senior internal and external stakeholders including the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Treasury to ensure statutory compliance and timely laying before Parliament. The Governance Manager will also coordinate activities to fulfil wider transparency obligations.

Additionally, the Governance Manager will provide secretariat support to The National Archives Board’s subcommittees, including the Finance and Performance Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee, as well as other meetings and committees as required. Working alongside the Governance Manager – Secretary to The National Archives Board and the Advisory Council, and the Head of Chief Executive’s Office, this role ensures high-quality, coordinated corporate governance support that meets Government standards.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in a corporate governance or secretariat role with excellent organisational and planning skills to support effective management of committee meetings and associated business.
Substantial experience forming strong and effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, using initiative to solve problems and broker solutions.
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills gained through significant interaction with senior-level audiences.
Excellent project management skills including planning, prioritising work, managing stakeholders, risks and dependencies, monitoring progress, and adapting delivery plans to ensure successful outcomes.

About you
Sound judgement based on expert understanding of committee roles and responsibilities or a strong understanding of similar advisory bodies in Government.
High level of integrity and diplomacy, coupled with strong political awareness and familiarity with public sector reporting and Parliamentary processes.
Excellent written and editorial skills, with the ability to prepare complex reports and present financial and non-financial information concisely and with attention to detail.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as mandatory; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.