Governance Manager

Onward; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governance services organization is seeking a Governance Manager to lead the delivery of company secretarial and governance services. This home-based role offers a competitive salary of £62,500, 40 days paid holiday, and a flexible working environment. Candidates should have a full UK driving license and experience in governance practices, making this an excellent opportunity for development within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in governance processes and compliance.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage governance processes ensuring compliance.
• Act as first point of contact for the Board and leadership.
• Manage company secretarial processes and document execution.

Job description

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• We offer a competitive salary of £62,500 per annum
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, totaling 40 days paid holiday per annum, which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%)
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family-friendly policies
• Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access, and more.
• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cashback offers, from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Support and access to training and qualifications to develop your career.

About the Role

We are now looking to recruit a Governance Manager who will lead the delivery of Company Secretarial and governance services across the organisation. The post holder will act as the first point of contact for the Board, Non-Executive Directors, Executive Team, and Senior Leadership Team, serving as a trusted professional advisor.

This is a home-based role with flexibility to attend our offices for meetings as required. Candidates will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

Governance

Develop and manage governance processes within the Onward Group to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulations. Support the Board and wider business, acting as the first contact for non-executive directors, executive, senior leadership, and colleagues. Provide advice on governance practices, emerging legislation, minute Board and Committee meetings, and reporting.

Company Secretarial

Manage company secretarial processes, including document execution, statutory records, key registers, and filings with bodies such as Companies House, the Regulator of Social Housing, and the Charities Commission.

Delivering the Service

Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to stay informed of best practices and ensure a culture of excellence within Onward.