Leadership & Governance Manager

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full time

If you have a strong governance and assurance background, then we want to hear from you.
Our newly established Delivery Directorate is seeking a skilled Governance and Assurance Manager to oversee the seamless co-ordination and implementation of a robust governance and assurance function for our transport portfolio. This pivotal role within the organisation entails ensuring compliance and seamless integration of governance and assurance activities across all transport projects and within the broader governance structure of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
Being part of the major change programme for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) you will introduce new ways of working to enhance how we engage with projects in development and delivery. You will collaborate closely with teams across the portfolio office and the WMCA governance team, fostering a unified approach to governance and information management,utilising systems such as Modern.gov. This collaborative effort will underpin our ability to meet the control requirements of our programmes and projects effectively and enable performance to be communicated transparently.
Implement the Governance architecture and manage and coordinate Portfolio governance requirements, across multi-disciplinary teams.
Support the implementation of best practice governance, compliance processes and systems.
Work with the broader portfolio team to establish compliant information practices and support key senior governance meetings, groups and boards.
Work with the broader portfolio team to progressively mature governance and information management.
Advise project and programme teams on governance issues.
Establish and maintain governance calendars.
Proven experience working in an assurance/governance/quality role. Demonstrable experience implementing and coordinating governance for portfolio/programme/projects or similar.
Experience implementing and maintaining information management systems such as SharePoint, Modern.Gov and managing archives.
Good collaboration and mentoring skills, ability to educate and implement new processes and policies in programme/project teams.
On clicking ‘apply for this job’ , you will first be prompted to create an account. Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. Hybrid working, location and working pattern. We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows. The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 1 day a week spent in the office.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ( careers@wmca.org.uk ). JD - Governance and Assurance Manager.

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