Governance Manager

Description

Home Based – attendance on site (London) for board meetings and as requred

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Governance Manager to join a forward–thinking soical housing organisation committed to strong governance, regulatory excellence, and effective Board leadership.

This is a pivotal managerial role, operating at both strategic and operational level, leading the delivery of a high–quality governance and compliance framework. You will work closely with the Executive Team and Board Members, ensuring governance arrangements are robust, effective, and aligned with best practice standards.

The Role

As Governance Manager, you will:

Act as the principal liaison between the Executive Team and Board Members

Lead the planning, coordination and servicing of Board and Committee meetings

Oversee agenda planning, board pack preparation, action logs and forward planners

Provide expert governance advice to senior leaders and Board Members

Lead Board and Committee effectiveness reviews and development initiatives

Manage Board appraisal processes, succession planning and training programmes

Coordinate regulatory compliance and governance reporting activity

Support preparation for regulatory inspections and in–depth assessments

Oversee governance self–assessments and Code of Governance submissions

Maintain governance frameworks, policies and delegated authorities

Drive continuous improvement in governance processes and systems

This role requires a confident governance professional who can operate at managerial level, providing both constructive challenge and trusted advisory support to senior stakeholders.

About You

You will bring:

Experience working closely with Boards or senior committees

Strong governance and regulatory compliance experience

Experience preparing high–quality Board reports and governance documentation

Exposure to regulatory reviews or inspections

A strong understanding of corporate governance principles

The ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks

Excellent organisational and communication skills

High integrity, discretion and confidence engaging senior stakeholders

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks within the housing or regulated sector would be advantageous, but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of governance at managerial level within an organisation that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will play a central role in strengthening governance effectiveness and ensuring regulatory assurance at Board level.

If you are an experienced governance professional ready to step into a visible, influential role, we would welcome your application.

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