Head of Governance, Strategy and Executive Support

Manchester

Starting salary for this position is £54,588 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About the role:

Based from our Manchester office, you will provide strategic leadership and high-level operational oversight across our governance, strategic planning, organisational performance, and executive coordination. You will act as our Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer to ensure organisational compliance. You will support our Board, CEO, and Leadership Team to ensure effective decision-making and execution of MAG’s Strategic Framework, and act as a trusted advisor to both the Chair of the Board and CEO. You will oversee core support functions including planning, internal policy management, and administrative coordination support services.

About you:

We are hiring for an experienced governance professional with demonstrable experience advising senior staff and Boards on governance matters, including relevant legislation, regulations and governing documents. You will be an experienced strategic professional with significant experience in an advisory or operational role, and a proven track record of leading, participating in, and promoting cross-organisational team working. You will have a proven track record of leading and contributing to strategic and annual planning processes in an NGO or other comparable organisation. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong research and report-writing skills and the ability to support others to communicate effectively. You should be proactive, diplomatic, tactful, and customer-focused, with the ability to understand, demonstrate, and apply MAG’s organisational values.

Further Information:

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:

MAG – Head of Governance, Strategy and Executive Support – Candidate Information Pack

Please return your application documents (CV, cover letter, and completed candidate profile form) to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Thursday 14th August 2025. In your cover letter please include why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of the application closing date, it means that your application has not been successful.