Governance Manager

James Andrews Recruitment; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment is supporting a Buckinghamshire client in recruiting a Governance Manager on a 3‑month temporary contract with a temp‑to‑perm option. The role is full‑time with an immediate start, offering £60,000 per year and an equivalent hourly rate, with hybrid working.

Duties include supporting governance and compliance, overseeing internal audit activity, maintaining statutory registers, and reviewing policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Housing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build collaborative partnerships.
• A relevant degree, professional governance or Company Secretarial qualification, or substantial experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and compliance, overseeing internal audit activity, governance frameworks and policy reviews.
• Provide expert advice on emerging compliance matters, acting as Assistant Company Secretary and supporting Board activity.
• Support regulatory assurance across the organisation and champion risk management and value for money.

Skills

Governance experience

Social Housing

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or governance qualification

Job description

Our client, based in Buckinghamshire, is currently recruiting for a Governance Manager on a 3-month temporary contract, with a temp to perm option.

The position is due to start immediately on a full‑time basis. The salary is £60,000 and the hourly rate will be the equivalent to the salary.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the governance and compliance function, promoting a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee internal audit activity, governance frameworks, statutory and regulatory registers, and policy review arrangement
• Includes providing expert advice on emerging compliance and regulatory matters, acting as Assistant Company Secretary, supporting Board and Committee activity, and championing effective risk management and value for money across the business
• Reporting to the Head of Governance and Company Secretary, you will support the delivery of strong governance and regulatory assurance across the organisation

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and build collaborative partnerships
• A relevant degree, professional Governance, or Company Secretarial, qualification, or substantial experience in a similar role

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.