Governance Manager

Are you ready to lead the charge in ensuring exemplary corporate governance within a dynamic and politically motivated waste to energy environment? I am recruiting an opportunity for a Governance Manager to join this organisation and sit within the Corporate services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance Strategy: Lead the improvement and definition of our governance strategy, championing best practices aligned with industry standards.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the preparation and quality assurance of papers for Authority meetings, Programme Committee meetings, and Audit Committee meetings. You will play a vital role in facilitating discussions and aligning officers' activities with Members' priorities.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build key relationships with decision-makers both within and outside the organisation, collaborating closely with senior staff, board members, and peers across different organisations.

• Risk Management: Conduct proactive horizon scanning to identify potential governance risks and opportunities, making recommendations to enhance our governance arrangements.

• Document Management: Efficiently manage reporting processes, including document management and version control, to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality agendas and papers to various committees.

• Legal Compliance: Maintain a thorough understanding of legal aspects, financial control, and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in all governance-related activities.

About You:

• Expertise: Deep awareness of governance principles in politically motivated environments, with experience leading governance improvements in complex organisational setups.

• Strategic Mindset: Possess a strong strategic mindset with the ability to simplify complex information and influence colleagues and government officers toward successful outcomes.

• Collaborative Approach: Take a collaborative approach to your work, building effective relationships and influencing others to contribute to a mutually beneficial outcome.

• Deadline-Oriented: Proven experience in planning and delivering to deadlines, with strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

• Qualifications: Hold a degree or equivalent qualification, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to an intermediate level or higher.

Join Our Team:

If you're passionate about promoting excellence in corporate governance and driving positive change in a politically charged environment, I want to hear from you! If this is of interest then please send your CV at the earliest opportunity.