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Job description

The Governance and Volunteer Support Manager will provide expert guidance and practical support to volunteers across this structure, helping to build confidence, strengthen governance practice and ensure compliance with charity and regulatory requirements. Volunteer support is a central part of the role. The postholder will work closely with County and District volunteers to provide advice, training and co-ordination on governance matters, recognising the significant contribution volunteers make and the support they need to carry out their roles effectively. Alongside this, the postholder will also contribute to membership growth and development by managing two part-time Growth and Development Officers and supporting work to strengthen and grow guiding across Northern Ireland. This is a strategically important role, combining governance oversight, volunteer support and membership development to help ensure Girlguiding Ulster remains a strong, sustainable and well-governed organisation for the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop a governance plan for Girlguiding Ulster including the four Counties, with the aim of achieving best practice governance and applying the Code of Good Governance.
• For an Application Pack please visit www.girlguidngulster.org.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Relevant 3rd level qualification & 2 years relevant experience in governance, preferably in a charitable setting, or 5 years relevant experience in governance.
• For an Application Pack including Full Job Description visit www.girlguidingulster.org.uk

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working with complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for a charitable organisation.

Further Information

Please send your C.V to claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk. Ensure your C.V demonstrates what makes you suitable for the role. Please also include a covering letter which states which role you are applying for and how you meet the essential criteria. A diverse workforce is important to us and therefore we request that you complete our Equality Monitoring Form which you can find in our Application Pack www.girlgudingulster.org.uk. The closing date is Friday 24 July 2026 at 12pm. We ask that you make your submission as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. Interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2026, in-person, at Lorne Estate Outdoor Adventure Centre, 30 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP. Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interviews. We do provide verbal feedback upon request to candidates interviewed. Girlguiding Ulster values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please contact Claire Flowers, CEO if you need any further information: claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk