The Robertson Trust is looking for a Governance Support Manager to join our Finance, Investments & Governance team. Based primarily at Robertson House, Glasgow, with hybrid working available, this role helps the Trust deliver its mission to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland through effective governance.

We want to see a Scotland where everyone is valued and able to flourish. Good governance helps us make informed decisions, meet our responsibilities and use our resources effectively to support lasting change.

Working closely with the Finance Director & Company Secretary and supporting the Head of Administration, you will help manage the Trust’s governance arrangements, support our Board and committees, and strengthen our approach to risk management, performance reporting and organisational accountability.

The Role

This is a varied role combining governance and regulatory responsibilities with Board support, reporting and team management. You will work with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across the Trust to ensure our governance arrangements are well organised, accurate and effective.

Key responsibilities:

· Support the Finance Director & Company Secretary with the Trust’s legal and regulatory obligations, including relevant Companies House and OSCR requirements.

· Coordinate Board and committee arrangements, including agendas, papers, minutes, records and the annual meeting calendar.

· Support Trustee recruitment, induction and the maintenance of key governance documents.

· Maintain the policy register and help ensure policies are reviewed and approved appropriately.

· Maintain the organisational risk register, track actions and internal audit recommendations, and provide regular risk updates.

· Coordinate performance reporting and provide information for managers, committees and the Board.

· Lead the Trust’s Climate Commitment work and support other corporate responsibilities, including the Giving More initiative.

· Line manage a small team comprising an Executive Administrator and an Administrator, supporting effective governance and wider administrative services.

A full job description and person specification is available on The Robertson Trust website.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong governance knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work with Trustees and senior stakeholders. You will be collaborative, proactive and comfortable balancing detailed work with competing priorities.

You will bring:

· A degree-level qualification in law, business or finance, or equivalent relevant experience.

· Previous Board support experience and an understanding of governance structures and accountability in charitable or public sector organisations.

· Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and building positive working relationships across teams.

· Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team.

· Strong project management, planning and prioritisation skills, including an understanding of risk.

· Excellent written communication, administrative and IT skills, with close attention to detail.

· Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

A Chartered Governance Institute qualification, experience in strategic planning and knowledge of the third sector in Scotland would be welcome but are not essential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our thinking, enriches our culture and enhances our ability to achieve our mission of preventing and reducing poverty and trauma in Scotland.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please also let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We welcome applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, socio-economic background, care experience or any other aspect of identity or lived experience. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

Benefits

· Salary: £51,450 to £57,686 FTE (Grade 4).

· Annual leave: 35 days’ holiday per calendar year, inclusive of public holidays, taken flexibly apart from the Christmas and New Year closure.

· Pension: 10% employer contribution, or 14% where the employee contributes 7%.

· Additional employee benefits: An attractive package, currently under review.

The Robertson Trust is committed to hybrid and other forms of flexible working and to reasonable adaptations to overcome barriers. We are a Living Wage employer accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.