Governance & Committee Manager

Eames Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure business is seeking a Governance & Committee Manager to support its Board and executive team. This high-impact role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and requires strong governance knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Ideal for a governance professional looking to advance their career in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in company secretariat or governance within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, especially the Companies Act.
• Exceptional skills in engaging with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance advice to board and committee chairs.
• Prepare and manage board and committee agendas and meeting papers.
• Lead on shareholder engagement and act as a key contact for governance queries.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Proactive Working Style

Education

ICSA/CGI Qualified

Job description

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Associate Director | Accounting & Finance - Industry & Commerce at Eames Consulting

Eames are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure business as it embarks on a major phase of strategic transformation. As part of this journey, the Secretariat team is seeking a skilled Governance & Committee Manager to support its Board, executive team, and shareholders on all corporate governance matters.

This is a high-impact role with regular exposure to senior leadership, ideal for a governance professional or company secretary looking to take the next step in their career within a complex and high-profile organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance advice to board and committee chairs, staying ahead of regulatory and legal changes
• Prepare and manage board and committee agendas, meeting papers, and minutes
• Maintain governance calendars, coordinate statutory filings, and support corporate transactions
• Lead on shareholder engagement and act as a key point of contact for governance queries
• Deliver effective secretariat services to various governance forums across the business
• Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and filings

Candidate Profile

• ICSA/CGI qualified (or working towards)
• Background in company secretariat or governance, ideally within a large, regulated, or complex business
• Strong knowledge of corporate law (especially the Companies Act)
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills – confident engaging with senior executives and external advisors
• Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive and diplomatic working style
• Prior experience in an infrastructure, listed, or regulated environment

This role offers huge scope for progression and exposure to high-calibre governance work within one of the UK's most recognisable and strategically important companies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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