Senior Governance Manager

Allen Lane; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Governance Manager to lead governance initiatives within a high-profile public sector project. This role involves ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks, developing ESGT practices, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong governance expertise, analytical skills, and experience navigating complex programmes. If you thrive in dynamic environments and seek impactful governance solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, high-profile programmes within governance.
• Comfortable with regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret governance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance leadership and ensure compliance with frameworks.
• Support development of ESGT practices.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Skills

Governance expertise

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Senior Governance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance Manager to join a high-profile public sector project. This senior role reports directly to the Company Secretary, requiring strong governance expertise and the ability to operate effectively across complex organisational structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance leadership and ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks in a public sector environment.
• Support the development and implementation of ESGT practices and robust control frameworks.
• Interpret and apply governance requirements within the Framework Document and Development Agreement.
• Work collaboratively across organisational functions, ensuring alignment with business processes and governance standards.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to deliver governance solutions that meet regulatory and organisational objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality outputs under minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of ESGT principles and corporate governance frameworks in a public sector setting.
• Knowledge of Managing Public Money, Freedom of Information, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).
• Familiarity with the National Audit Office and its powers is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

• A governance professional with experience in complex, high-profile programmes.
• Comfortable navigating regulatory frameworks and delivering governance solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret governance documentation and agreements.

If you have experience navigating governance frameworks and thrive in high-profile projects, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sharzad Michaels in the Legal & Governance team at Allen Lane.