Corporate Governance Manager 12 month Fixed Term Contract

BBC UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to work collaboratively in their Company Secretariat team. This role involves managing key governance processes and working with senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance and delivering effective management of governance committees. Ideal candidates will possess extensive secretariat experience, strong statutory compliance knowledge, and project management skills. Join a respected team focused on high-quality delivery and professional development within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

26 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Remote GP access

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in governance compliance and management.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders effectively.
• Skills to prepare detailed governance documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Company Secretary on statutory registers.
• Support governance processes across various companies.
• Assist in managing Board and Committee requirements.

Skills

Experience in a company secretariat environment

Knowledge of statutory compliance

Excellent IT proficiency

Project management capability

Discretion handling sensitive information

Education

Associate member of the Chartered Governance Institute

Tools

Diligent Boards

Diligent Entities

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 33780

Job Closing Date: 14th January 2026

London, GBR, W12 7FA

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT - BBC Studios, CO - SEC

LOCATION: London - TVC

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Plus London Weighting Allowance £5,441. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We Are BBC Studios

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

Purpose of the Role

The Corporate Governance Manager role will work collaboratively within the Company Secretariat team, engaging with senior stakeholders including members of the BBC Studios Executive Committee, BBC Commercial Board, Statutory Directors, and colleagues across BBC Studios and BBC Public Service. This role is accountable for the effective delivery of key governance and compliance obligations, as well as the management of committees and related processes.

Why Join Our Team

You will be part of a highly respected team that sits at the heart of BBC Studios. You will collaborate with a broad range of knowledgeable and supportive colleagues across the organisation. You will also have the support from our Company Secretary who will prioritise your development, is focused on high quality delivery, and will coach you to be the best that you can be.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Collaborate with the Company Secretary to maintain accurate statutory registers using Diligent Entities and ensure regular reviews.
• Support governance processes across a portfolio of high-profile companies.
• Assist with Board and Committee requirements, including the Studios Executive Committee, Strategic Finance Committee, and Operations Committee.
• Lead the annual statutory accounts programme for approximately 160 companies, coordinating with finance, tax, directors, and secretariat teams.
• Manage governance queries by preparing papers, resolutions, and briefing notes.
• Produce a monthly snapshot of the commercial group companies, ensuring that this is accurate and identifies changes since the previous report.
• Oversee quarterly payment practice reporting in partnership with procurement and finance teams.
• Handle statutory and compliance tasks end-to-end, including KYC requests, meeting pack collation, company incorporations, filings, and document notarization/apostille.

Your Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Associate member of the Chartered Governance Institute.
• Extensive experience within a company secretariat environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and governance requirements.
• Excellent IT proficiency and proven project management capability.
• Skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Expertise to adapt to new technology platforms and applications.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• May have previous knowledge of using Diligent Boards or similar, Diligent Entities or similar entity management software.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Next Steps

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Benefits

A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.

Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).

Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.

BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen.

Career development in a values‑led purpose‑driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: [e-mail]