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Senior Governance Manager

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ 600 - 900 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Camden, Greater London

Expire in: a month

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

We’re supporting a client delivering one of the UK’s 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

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

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

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

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

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    Oversee effectiveness reviews and support continuous improvements across governance forums.

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    Manage contributions to the Annual Report & Accounts and maintain statutory and regulatory records.

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    Lead the review of governance documentation, policies and Board portal usage.

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    Support onboarding of new Executive and Non-Executive Directors.

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    Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, delegations and internal control structures.

Skills & Experience Required

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    Experience as a Governance Manager, Deputy Company Secretary or Chartered Company Secretary within a large, complex or public sector organisation.

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    Strong understanding of corporate governance best practice, processes and oversight frameworks.

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    Proven ability to draft high-quality Board papers, minutes and reports on complex matters.

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    Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence operating at senior Executive and Board level.

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    Experience improving governance processes and implementing structural changes.

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    Highly organised with capability to manage heavy workloads and tight deadlines.

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    Experience with Board Portal systems (e.g., Diligent, AdminControl).

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    High levels of discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement.

What’s on Offer

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    Opportunity to support governance for one of the UK’s flagship infrastructure programmes.

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    12-month contract with potential for extension.

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    Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in London.

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    Competitive day rate: £600–£900 (Inside IR35).

How to Apply

If you have the senior-level governance expertise and company secretariat experience to excel in this high-profile role, please apply with your CV today.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems

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