Senior Governance Manager - Operational & Change

CureYourSearch; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A governance consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Governance Manager to oversee operational and change management. The role requires project management experience, stakeholder influence, and the ability to work independently. Offering a salary of £44,709 to £53,347 per annum, with 2 days on-site and the rest remote work.

Benefits

£250 referral reward

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven delivery experience in governance or change management.
• Experience auditing compliance for project delivery against agile frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advisor on risk management and change management frameworks.
• Manage performance reporting and continuous improvement programmes.
• Design and deliver tailored training solutions.

Skills

Project Management certification

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Report writing

Job description

Senior Governance Manager (Operational & Change Management)

A brilliant opportunity to work in the Government sector, playing a key role in Governance and Operational Change Management, supporting the organisation to shape the future of service delivery in a highly visible post.

Type of role: Permanent

Salary: From £44,709 to £53,347 per annum

Location: Edinburgh (2 days per week on-site working, the rest remote)

Senior Governance Manager (Operational & Change Management) duties:

1. Lead Advisor on a Framework underpinning the delivery of Change;
2. Strong Governance Awareness: Risk management & change management;
3. Lead on performance reporting & Continuous improvement programmes;
4. Assist in developing Corporate Templates for Business Cases, supporting the organisation with lessons learned activities on Change Initiatives;
5. Manage and maintain the Framework and Change governance with the annual programme of activities (review of strategy and guidance, plans, testing);
6. Manage effective team meetings, generate ideas, share knowledge, prompt discussion, improvements, and provide feedback on activities and organisational development;
7. Produce clear, concise reports for senior managers and external stakeholders;
8. Design and deliver tailored training solutions across the organisation to promote understanding of processes and standards for compliance;
9. Build and maintain strong relationships across the business, including supporting operations and the Executive Change Board.

Must have:

• A Project Management or Agile certification + proven delivery experience, OR Certification and hands-on experience in auditing compliance within change programmes;
• Experience auditing compliance for project delivery against agile frameworks;
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and to present complex information clearly;
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities and demands.

To apply, please call Ria on 0161 523 1556 and forward your most recent CV.

Referrals: CureYourSearch offers a £250 referral reward for successful placements.

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