Governance Officer

MERJE; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MERJE is partnering with a well-established, large organisation in Greater Manchester to recruit a Governance Officer within the Governance & Assurance function. This role suits an experienced Governance, Risk or Compliance professional who will coordinate governance activities, support policy management, and help run committees and reporting lines with senior stakeholders across the business.

You will drive improvements to governance frameworks, work with cross-functional teams including

Qualifications

• Experience in Governance, Compliance or Risk, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Ability to support governance committees, policy governance or framework management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain governance structures, policies, standards and documentation.
• Oversee policy governance processes, including document ownership and review cycles.
• Support governance committees with papers, reporting and action tracking.
• Coordinate governance reporting for Executive and Board-level committees.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Assurance, Legal and Data Protection teams to uphold governance standards.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve governance frameworks and processes.
• Support regulatory change governance and ensure proper oversight and reporting.

Skills

Governance

Risk & Compliance

Policy management

Committee reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

MERJE is working with a well-established, large and complex organisation to recruit a Governance Officer into its Governance & Assurance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Governance, Risk or Compliance professional to play an important role in developing and strengthening governance arrangements across a multi-functional business.

Reporting to the Group Head of Governance & Assurance, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of governance activities, supporting the effective operation of governance frameworks, policy management processes, committees and reporting arrangements.

The position offers broad exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and improvement of governance practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the Group governance framework.
• Coordinate and maintain governance structures, policies, standards and supporting documentation.
• Oversee policy governance processes, including document ownership, approvals, review cycles and version control.
• Support the effective operation of governance committees, including preparation of papers, reporting, decision-making and action tracking.
• Coordinate governance reporting for Executive and Board-level committees.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Financial Crime, Assurance, Legal and Data Protection teams to ensure consistent governance standards.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities to improve existing governance frameworks and processes.
• Support regulatory change governance, ensuring appropriate oversight, accountability and reporting.
• Provide practical guidance and constructive challenge to stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to the development of governance reporting tools, dashboards and process improvements.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional with experience in Governance, Compliance, Risk or a related discipline, ideally gained within a regulated environment.

You will bring:

• A good understanding of corporate governance principles, governance frameworks and policy management.
• Experience supporting governance committees, policy governance or framework management activities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with and challenge colleagues at different levels.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience producing clear, structured governance documentation and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• A practical, methodical and solutions-focused approach.

Experience supporting senior governance committees, working with GRC systems or contributing to governance improvement initiatives would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join an established organisation and contribute to the ongoing development of its Group governance function.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across a range of business functions, gaining exposure to enterprise-wide governance activities while helping to strengthen frameworks, improve reporting and embed effective governance practices.

MERJE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.