Senior Operational Governance Manager

3 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom UKRI Full time

Governance & Operations Manager
£Full Time/Part Time (minimum 0.Fixed Term (12 Months)
Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working available with one day a month in the office)
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at UKRI where you'll play an active role in driving operational excellence and delivering seamless corporate services integration.
The UKRI International Governance and Operations team is a small and central team within the UKRI International Shared Capability directorate, that bring together corporate operational and reporting activities and supports the UKRI International Chief Operating Officer in the leadership and delivery of operational matters that interface with corporate services, including HR, Finance, Estates, DDaT and Internal Communications.
Actively contribute to UKRI Internationals control framework, acting as Risk Champion in supporting risk management activities, to include reviewing and updating controls, actions and risk scoring and reporting.
Support Business Continuity activities, providing operational support to key stakeholders as required.
Support delivery of the People Plan, undertaking operational activities to support key implementation activities.
Experience of putting in place and maintaining robust governance and operational processes, advising on best practice and implementing ways to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience of establishing effective working relationship and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to provide written and verbal briefings and advice suitable for senior executives and decision makers.
We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
Flexible working options



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