Head of Governance

Are you a Head of Governance that would love to apply your governance skills to improve human rights? An exciting position has become available for a Head of Governance to join our London office. This is a permanent position with remote working opportunities.

As the Head of Governance, you will support the Director of Legal & Governance in overseeing the delivery of all committee meetings of Amnesty International’s highest decision-making body, the Global Assembly, including the delivery of the annual Global Assembly meeting. This role provides governance advice to various stakeholders within the International Secretariat and to the committees of the Global Assembly. The role provides leadership and line management to four governance coordinator roles. The role will support a new project to review Amnesty International’s governance model and provide recommendations for reform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the effective delivery of all committee meetings of the Global Assembly including leading the annual governance cycle for each committee, committee member induction and exit processes, quality assurance on meeting minutes, following up on actions and decisions and managing meeting administration
• Ensuring compliance with the Amnesty International Statute and other key constitutional documents and terms of reference
• Keeping up to date with key governance legislation and regulation
• Drafting governance reports and motions (resolutions) for the Global Assembly
• Drafting speaking notes for key topics for committee members
• Leading and managing the coordinator roles within the Legal & Governance team
• This role will be a key member of a new project to review Amnesty International’s governance and to recommend reforms

ABOUT YOU

• Expertise and knowledge of governance and best practice in organizational leadership. ICSA/CGI qualified Company Secretary (or equivalent) an advantage
• Experiencing of advising, briefing and supporting senior management in international organisations
• Experience of governance and stewardship of membership-based organizations, particularly not-for-profit and charities, an advantage
• Experience of implementing change management and organizational development
• Some experience in the private sector preferred
• Political judgment and astute people skills; proven ability to forge constructive working relationships with a diverse and high-level stakeholder group

For full details please see the job description attached.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a movement of 10 million people which mobilizes the humanity in everyone and campaigns for change so we can all enjoy our human rights. Our vision is of a world where those in power keep their promises, respect international law and are held to account. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and individual donations. We believe that acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our societies for the better.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or whether or not they have a disability.

What we hope you will do next:

If you are passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.