Senior Governance Manager

Royal London Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK mutual company is seeking a Senior Governance Manager to oversee governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves developing policies, monitoring governance practices, and providing guidance to business units. The ideal candidate has extensive governance experience, strong analytical skills, and preferably financial services knowledge. Hybrid working is available, and the position includes competitive benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in governance, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the financial services sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement governance policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to business units on governance matters.
• Conduct regular reviews of governance practices and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare reports on governance matters for senior management and the board.
• Represent the organisation in external governance forums and networks.
• Lead colleagues in best practices of risk governance and management.

Skills

Governance expertise

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 19th August 2025

We are seeking a Senior Governance Manager to join our Brand and Marketing function. In this role, you will support the Brand and Marketing Strategy Director and the Chief Marketing Officer by providing independent evaluations and informed perspectives on the implementation and integration of the Group's risk management framework, as well as the cultivation of an effective risk management culture across Group Brand & Marketing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on key projects and add significant value to our business unit. You will be responsible for ensuring that our governance framework is robust and effective, and that we are compliant with all relevant regulations and standards.

About the Role

• Develop and implement governance policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with governance policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to business units on governance matters.
• Conduct regular reviews of governance practices and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare reports on governance matters for senior management and the board.
• Represent the organisation in external governance forums and networks.
• Lead colleagues from across the function in best practice of risk governance and management.

About You

• Extensive experience in governance, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the financial services sector is desirable.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.