Governance Manager who has previous experience in governance, risk management, and compliance, with a CGI Company Secretarial Qualification or a professional qualification in Governance, strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills is required to join our team at A2Dominion based in Ealing, West London.
SALARY: £55,075 - £60,000 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Hybrid working partly from the office in Ealing, West London (W5) and the remaining time from home
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Governance Manager who has previous experience in governance, risk management, and compliance, with a CGI Company Secretarial Qualification or a professional qualification in Governance, strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
Working as the Governance Manager you will work alongside the Head of Governance and Compliance to ensure effective governance and compliance structures are in place within the organisation.
As the Governance Manager you will work across the organisation to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of governance, ensuring that decision-making processes are robust and align with the association’s strategic objectives.
DUTIES
1. Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organisation's governance framework, policies and procedures to ensure they align with regulatory requirements, best practices, and their values.
2. Provide expert governance advice to the Board and its committees. Organise and manage board and committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and papers, and ensure decisions are accurately captured and followed through in a timely manner, whilst managing the electronic meeting system (One Advanced/Decision Time).
3. Provide expert governance advice to the Joint Venture partners. Organize and manage board and committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and papers, and ensure decisions are accurately captured and followed through in a timely manner.
4. Oversee the identification and mitigation of governance risks. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in housing and public sector governance.
5. Lead on maintaining all company registers managing Companies House filing and compliance returns.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the association's governance standards and respond to governance-related inquiries or concerns.
7. Work with the Head of Governance and Compliance and the Executive Management Team to monitor governance effectiveness and continuously improve systems, processes, and practices in line with feedback and evolving best practices.
8. Support annual effectiveness reviews to ensure the Boards and Committees operate within Terms of Reference and provide accountable decision making and oversight.
9. Ensure timely and accurate reporting on governance matters to senior leadership and the board. Prepare reports on governance performance, compliance activities, and risk management efforts.
10. Advise on governance trends and best practices to ensure that the association remains future-focused and aligned with long-term strategic goals.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
1. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English (Grades A*- C).
2. CGI Company Secretarial Qualification – at least Graduate level or a professional qualification in Governance.
3. Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance within a large organisation, ideally within a regulated sector such as housing, public, or charitable sector.
4. Strong leadership abilities, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels and foster a collaborative working environment.
5. Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively identify solutions, ensuring the organization remains compliant and operates efficiently.
6. High level of attention to detail, especially in governance documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
7. This role requires basic use of Microsoft Teams for collaboration, and advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft packages for note taking and PowerPoints to present to the senior stakeholders.
BENEFITS
1. 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service.
2. Up to 8% contributory pension.
3. Flexible working.
4. Investment in your learning and development.
5. Generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.
6. Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions.
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