Average Governance Manager salary in Birmingham

Head of Capital Governance & Treasury - Birmingham City CouncilHelp shape major investment decisions and strengthen financial governance at the largest local authority in Europe.Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader to join its Finance Directorate as Head of Capital Governance & Treasury. This is a career-defining opportunity to play a central role in major investment decisions, capital governance and long-term financial sustainability within the largest local authority in Europe, overseeing a capital programme of approximately £2.7bn. As one of two priority leadership appointments within the Finance Directorate, this role will be critical in strengthening financial resilience, embedding long-term stability and supporting the next phase of the Council's improvement journey.Your new roleReporting to the Director of Corporate Finance & Treasury (Deputy S151 Officer), you will lead the Council's Capital Governance and Treasury function.Key responsibilities include:Leading the Capital Programme governance framework.Supporting major investment decisions and funding strategies.Developing business cases and financial models.Working closely with project leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure robust decision-making.Providing strategic advice on capital investment, affordability and risk.Developing and maintaining capital, treasury and MRP strategies.Driving governance, assurance and continuous improvement activities.Leading a team comprising 1 direct report and 3 indirect reports.What you’ll need to succeedWe are seeking a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience operating in a large and complex organisation.You will bring:Strong experience of capital governance, strategic finance or large-scale investment programmes.Excellent business case development and financial modelling skills.Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.The confidence and resilience to challenge effectively and influence senior stakeholders.Strong communication and relationship management skills.Experience leading people and delivering change.A modern and progressive approach to finance leadership.Local government experience would be beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from candidates from wider public sector, infrastructure, regulated or complex commercial environments who can demonstrate transferable capital governance expertise. While the role also includes responsibility for treasury management, we are particularly interested in candidates with strong capital governance, business case and investment appraisal experience, rather than candidates with a purely treasury-focused background.What you’ll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary of between £66,627 and £85,845, alongside a strong benefits package designed to support both your career and your life outside work. This includes 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, ongoing professional development opportunities, employee wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits and reward schemes.Alongside this, this is an opportunity to:Influence major capital programmes and investment decisions.Work on projects worth hundreds of millions of pounds across one of the UK's largest organisations.Be part of a Finance function that is actively investing in change and improvement.Shape the future approach to capital governance and financial decision-making.Build a high-profile leadership career within local government.Work alongside experienced senior finance leaders in a collaborative environment.Leave a lasting legacy through transformational projects and improved governance arrangements.

Your new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced supply chain and supplier management professional to join a business undergoing significant operational transformation. This is a highly visible role where you'll drive supplier performance, strengthen governance frameworks, and deliver measurable improvements across service, cost, risk, and operational efficiency. This is a high-profile interim role for 3-6 months with hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office.Your new roleAs Supply Chain Governance & Supplier Performance Manager, you will act as the key link between internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics partners and service providers, ensuring robust governance and clear accountability across the supply chain. Your responsibilities will include:Designing and implementing supplier governance and performance management frameworksDeveloping scorecards, review processes and continuous improvement plansConverting contractual commitments into measurable operational outcomesManaging supplier performance, service issues, risk mitigation and escalation activitiesWorking closely with procurement, commercial, legal, finance and operational teamsIdentifying opportunities to improve service levels, reduce costs and enhance supplier valueMonitoring supply chain risks and ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in placeLeading performance reviews and driving accountability across supplier networksThis role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions while delivering tangible improvements across a complex supply chain environment. What you'll need to succeedSignificant experience in supplier management, commercial governance, supply chain operations, logistics or procurementStrong commercial acumen with the ability to translate contractual obligations into operational performance measuresExperience developing supplier scorecards, governance forums and performance improvement initiativesExcellent stakeholder management, negotiation and relationship-building skillsStrong analytical and financial capabilitiesExperience resolving complex operational issues and managing escalationsThe ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive performance across multiple business functionsExperience working with logistics providers, warehousing operations or multi-supplier environments would be advantageous. In return, you'll join an organisation investing heavily in operational excellence and supply chain performance. Benefits include:A strategic role with significant visibility and influenceThe opportunity to shape supplier governance and performance frameworksExposure to complex transformation and improvement programmesA collaborative and forward-thinking environmentExcellent opportunities for professional development and career progressionApply nowIf you're an experienced Supplier Relationship Manager, Commercial Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Vendor Manager, Procurement Manager, or Logistics Performance Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your supply chain career.Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Governance and Regulatory Change ManagerBirmingham/Bristol/Edinburgh/HalifaxContract to end March 2027Salary from £75,000pa DOE, Day Rate via Umbrella Company also availablePontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are seeking an experienced Governance and Regulatory Change Manager to join the Group Sourcing & Supplier Management (GS&SM) team. The position is being offered on an initial contract to the end of March 2027, hybrid working being based from on of the above locations 2 days a week with the remaining 3 days working from home.About the RoleGS&SM plays a vital role in both cost efficiencies and revenue generation, helping the business make informed decisions that balance pace, value and risk when acquiring goods and services.They are seeking a Governance & Regulatory Change Manager to support the delivery of key regulatory, risk and audit-related initiatives across the GS&SM function. Working closely with policy owners, risk teams, audit partners and senior stakeholders, you will help shape solutions, drive remediation activities and ensure changes are successfully embedded into the Supplier Management Framework.This role would suit someone who enjoys operating in a complex regulatory environment and has experience delivering change, managing stakeholders and translating regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of regulatory, audit and risk remediation activities across GS&SM.Translate external reviews, gap assessments and regulatory findings into clear delivery plans and actionable outcomes.Partner with policy owners and governance teams to embed requirements into the Sourcing & Supplier Management Framework.Coordinate responses to second-line risk reviews and Internal Audit findings, ensuring issues are accurately understood and addressed.Challenge stakeholders constructively to drive accountability and timely completion of actions.Work closely with risk, policy, control, audit and supplier management stakeholders across the organisation.Support the assessment and enhancement of key sourcing and supplier management tools, processes and controls.Analyse data and reporting outputs to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.Build recommendations to strengthen governance, operational effectiveness and compliance.Manage risks, dependencies, milestones and escalations relating to regulatory and governance initiatives.Skills & ExperienceExperience delivering change within Financial Services or another highly regulated environment.Strong understanding of governance, risk, controls, audit or regulatory change programmes.Experience working with policy teams, regulatory requirements and risk frameworks.Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes.Confidence challenging and pushing back appropriately to ensure delivery commitments are met.Experience managing complex action plans and remediation activities.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop recommendations.Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.Knowledge of supplier management, third-party risk, operational resilience, PRA regulations or supply chain risk management would be beneficial.Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities.This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.