Governance and Assurance Manager
4 weeks ago
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.
This is a great opportunity for an adept problem solver and a strong and effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
What will you be doing?
- 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.
- Support the migration of disparate systems and processes.
- Proven experience working in an assurance/governance/quality role. Preferably transport, however not essential.
- Demonstrable experience implementing and coordinating governance for portfolio/programme/projects or similar.
- Demonstrable experience supporting board level meetings; setting agendas, collating papers, capturing minutes, actions, and decisions.
- Experience implementing and maintaining information management systems such as SharePoint, Modern.Gov and managing archives.
- Good organisational, written, and verbal skills.
- Good collaboration and mentoring skills, ability to educate and implement new processes and policies in programme/project teams.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Salary and benefits. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. 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. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.
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. This is agreed between an employee and their line manager, considering the business, team, and employee needs.
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.
Creating an inclusive workplace. Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. 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 recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments. 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 ). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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