Governance Wonk - Revision history

Jacky at 15:51, 8 May 2025

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	The Board approved this job remit		The Board approved this job remit by internal vote 22nd August 2024


	The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk. Contact legalstuff@ilovefreegle.org		The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk. Contact legalstuff@ilovefreegle.org

Jacky: /* Person Specification: */

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	*[[Document Approval Policy]]		*[[Document Approval Policy]]
	*[[Register of Members and Directors]]		*[[Register of Members and Directors]]
	*[[~~Company~~ Records]]		*[[Society Records]]

	[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]][[category:Freegle Board]]		[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]][[category:Freegle Board]]

Neville Reid: Protected "Governance Wonk": Board-approved page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2024-11-14T17:27:46Z

Protected "Governance Wonk": Board-approved page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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Jacky at 19:35, 18 September 2024

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	The Board approved this job remit ~~22nd August 2024~~		The Board approved this job remit

	The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk. Contact legalstuff@ilovefreegle.org		The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk. Contact legalstuff@ilovefreegle.org

Jacky: /* Key Responsibilities: */

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	**Strategic Support: Work with the Board to ensure the charity’s strategic plan is aligned with governance best practices.		**Strategic Support: Work with the Board to ensure the charity’s strategic plan is aligned with governance best practices.
	**Internal Audits: Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to governance policies and identify areas for improvement.		**Internal Audits: Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to governance policies and identify areas for improvement.
	3. Communication and Stakeholder Management		*3. Communication and Stakeholder Management
	- Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong working relationships with the Freegle Board, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.		**Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong working relationships with the Freegle Board, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.

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Jacky at 04:36, 15 September 2024

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			* contact email address legalstuff@ilovefreegle.org
	*[[Named Roles]]		*[[Named Roles]]
	*[[Document Approval Policy]]		*[[Document Approval Policy]]

Jacky at 14:03, 22 August 2024

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	The Board approved this job remit 22nd August 2024		The Board approved this job remit 22nd August 2024

	The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk		The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk. Contact legalstuff@ilovefreegle.org

	==== Job Description ====		==== Job Description ====

Jacky at 14:02, 22 August 2024

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			The Board approved this job remit 22nd August 2024

			The current roleholder can be found on Modtools>Teams>Governance Wonk

	==== Job Description ====		==== Job Description ====
	Location: Remote		Location: Remote

Jacky: Created page with "==== Job Description ==== Location: Remote Reports to: Freegle Board Job Type: (Part-time) average 1-2 hours per week ===== Job Purpose: ===== The Governance Wonk is responsible for ensuring that Freegle operates within the UK legal and regulatory framework. This role supports the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, compliance, and transparency. The Governance Wonk will ensure that all governance processes are followed and that Freegle’s activities a..."

2024-08-22T14:01:06Z

Created page with "==== Job Description ==== Location: Remote Reports to: Freegle Board Job Type: (Part-time) average 1-2 hours per week ===== Job Purpose: ===== The Governance Wonk is responsible for ensuring that Freegle operates within the UK legal and regulatory framework. This role supports the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, compliance, and transparency. The Governance Wonk will ensure that all governance processes are followed and that Freegle’s activities a..."

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==== Job Description ====
Location: Remote

Reports to: Freegle Board

Job Type: (Part-time) average 1-2 hours per week

===== Job Purpose: =====
The Governance Wonk is responsible for ensuring that Freegle operates within the UK legal and regulatory framework. This role supports the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, compliance, and transparency. The Governance Wonk will ensure that all governance processes are followed and that Freegle’s activities align with its mission, values, and strategic objectives.<br>

===== Key Responsibilities: =====
*1. Governance and Compliance
**Regulatory Compliance: Ensure Freegle complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including legislative and charity law,
**Policy Development: Assist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies and procedures.
**Risk Management: Support the identification and management of risks, ensuring that risk registers are maintained and regularly reviewed.
*2. Strategic Planning and Reporting
**Monthly & Annual Reporting: Assist with the preparation and submission of a monthly board report and an annual report for the AGM.
**Strategic Support: Work with the Board to ensure the charity’s strategic plan is aligned with governance best practices.
**Internal Audits: Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to governance policies and identify areas for improvement.
3. Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong working relationships with the Freegle Board, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.

===== Person Specification: =====
*Experience
**Experience: Experience in governance, compliance, or a related role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.
**Knowledge: Strong understanding of charity law, governance best practices, and regulatory requirements.

*Skills and Competencies
**Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in record-keeping and document preparation.
**Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
**Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
**Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse governance issues and provide practical solutions.
**IT Proficiency: Competent in using Google Docs, MS Office Suite, and Zoom.

*Desirable Attributes
**Commitment to Freegle’s Mission: A strong alignment with the values and mission of the Freegle.
**Problem-Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to anticipate and address governance challenges.
**Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders and teams within the organisation.

Links:
*[[Named Roles]]
*[[Document Approval Policy]]
*[[Register of Members and Directors]]
*[[Company Records]]

[[category:Policies, Procedures, Remits]][[category:Freegle Board]]