Senior Governance Manager

Bryan & Armstrong; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Governance Manager to enhance governance frameworks and provide leadership within a complex infrastructure programme. This 12-month contract involves delivering comprehensive governance services across boards and committees, overseeing a busy planning cycle, and advising senior stakeholders. The position supports a hybrid working model, requiring three onsite days per week, with a competitive day rate of £600-£900.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance roles within regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of company secretarial processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver governance services across various committees.
• Manage the annual governance planning cycle with 200+ meetings.
• Supervise and support governance colleagues for quality outputs.
• Provide governance advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Governance leadership

Board support

Company secretarial oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Interim Senior Governance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite)

Contract: 12-month Contract (Inside IR35)

Day Rate: £600£900 per day

Were supporting a client delivering one of the UKs most significant and complex infrastructure programmes in the search for an experienced Senior Governance Manager to join their Company Secretariat function on a 12-month contract.

This is a high-profile role providing governance leadership, Board and Executive Committee support, and company secretarial oversight within a complex, fast-paced and highly regulated environment. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality decision-making, and supporting senior leaders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a full suite of company secretarial and governance services across Board, Board sub-committees, Executive Committee and governance panels.

Lead the annual governance planning cycle, overseeing a schedule of 200+ meetings.

Supervise and support governance colleagues, ensuring strong performance and quality outputs.

Provide expert governance advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring decisions are made through the correct channels.

Oversee effectiveness reviews and support continuo...