Governance Director

7 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time
Job Title: Governance Manager

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is seeking a Governance Manager for an initial 6-month contract. This role will be hybrid based.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist information flows within the Board and its Committees, including financial and performance reporting.
  • Coordinate communication with the board through the board portal or otherwise.
  • Act as secretary for the Board and Committees, including organising meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and papers.
  • Plan, organise, manage, and execute all governance activities rigorously.
  • Publish agendas, minutes, and papers on the organisation's website.
  • Arrange Board visits and stakeholder meetings held in conjunction with Board meetings.
  • Review and update corporate policies and records management plans.
  • Ensure detailed and informative record keeping, delivering compliance with legislation and reporting requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual report.
  • Collaborate with the internal auditors to support the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board.
  • Ensure adequate procedures are in place to manage conflicts of interest.
  • Act as Standards Officer for the Board, liaising with the Standards Commissions for Scotland.
  • Work to continuously improve and evolve governance and compliance across the organisation.
  • Contribute to the leadership of the organisation as a member of the Leadership Team.
  • Build positive and productive relationships with Board, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Essential Skills:
  • Legally qualified or ICSA accredited or similar.
  • Company secretarial experience in the public and/or private sector.
  • Good understanding of corporate governance and assurance.
  • Working knowledge of risk management.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory, compliance, and legal framework.
  • Critical thinker, able to translate legislation and regulations into policy and procedures.
  • Strong prioritisation skills and ability to organise own time and those of their team.
  • Ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.
  • In-depth knowledge of data protection legislation.
  • Balance being part of the organisation while remaining a neutral observer and advisor to the Board.
  • Strong people management and leadership skills.
  • Able to produce business cases and support business case generation.
  • Experience in working autonomously and cross-functionally.
  • Experience in providing guidance and advice and constructive challenge at all levels within an organisation.
Desirable Skills:
  • Certified Data Protection Officer.
  • Experience of working in a similar environment.

  • Product Governance Director

    4 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full time

    Senior Product Governance ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Governance Manager to lead our Product Governance Team in delivering value-added and effective oversight of all UK propositions.As the Senior Product Governance Manager, you will provide insight on the delivery of or risk to good customer outcomes, including the...

  • Product Governance Director

    3 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full time

    Senior Product Governance ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Governance Manager to lead our Product Governance Team in delivering value-added and effective oversight of all UK propositions.As the Senior Product Governance Manager, you will provide insight on the delivery of or risk to good customer outcomes, including the...

  • Data Governance Director

    1 week ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About Milburn LewisMilburn Lewis is a highly regarded mid-size consulting firm, with deep expertise across risk, analytics and data. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to hire a Data Governance Senior Manager, or a Director, to join their team.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will have experience in delivering data governance or data...

  • Data Governance Director

    1 week ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About Milburn LewisMilburn Lewis is a highly regarded mid-size consulting firm, with deep expertise across risk, analytics and data. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to hire a Data Governance Senior Manager, or a Director, to join their team.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will have experience in delivering data governance or data...

  • Product Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Governance Manager to join our team at Royal London.As the Senior Product Governance Manager, you will lead, support, and develop the Product Governance Team in the delivery of value-added and effective oversight of all UK propositions, inclusive of key stakeholders in the UK...

  • Product Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Governance Manager to join our team at Royal London.As the Senior Product Governance Manager, you will lead, support, and develop the Product Governance Team in the delivery of value-added and effective oversight of all UK propositions, inclusive of key stakeholders in the UK...

  • Governance Director

    4 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time

    Job Title: Governance ManagerVenesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently seeking a Governance Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role will be hybrid based and offers a competitive daily rate of £450 to £650 (Inside IR35).As a Governance Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting information...

  • Governance Director

    4 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time

    Job Title: Governance ManagerVenesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently seeking a Governance Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role will be hybrid based and offers a competitive daily rate of £450 to £650 (Inside IR35).As a Governance Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting information...

  • Governance Director

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time

    Job Title: Governance ManagerVenesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently seeking a Governance Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role will be hybrid based and offers a competitive daily rate of £450 to £650 (Inside IR35).Key Responsibilities:Assist information flows within the Board and its...

  • Governance Director

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time

    Job Title: Governance ManagerVenesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently seeking a Governance Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role will be hybrid based and offers a competitive daily rate of £450 to £650 (Inside IR35).Key Responsibilities:Assist information flows within the Board and its...

  • Compliance and Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EVH Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Compliance and Governance Manager. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving forward and implementing processes that will help us meet our Governance & Compliance responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Governance Functions: Develop...

  • Compliance and Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EVH Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Compliance and Governance Manager. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving forward and implementing processes that will help us meet our Governance & Compliance responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Governance Functions: Develop...

  • Compliance and Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EVH Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Governance and Compliance Manager. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving forward and implementing processes to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory governance functions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Governance Functions:...

  • Compliance and Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EVH Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Governance and Compliance Manager. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving forward and implementing processes to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory governance functions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Governance Functions:...

  • Data Governance Director

    5 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Senior Manager to join our team at Milburn Lewis. As a key member of our data consulting practice, you will be responsible for delivering data governance and management projects that drive business value and improve our clients' data quality.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement data...

  • Data Governance Director

    5 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Senior Manager to join our team at Milburn Lewis. As a key member of our data consulting practice, you will be responsible for delivering data governance and management projects that drive business value and improve our clients' data quality.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement data...

  • Data Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About Milburn LewisMilburn Lewis is a highly regarded mid-size consulting firm, with deep expertise across risk, analytics and data.Job OverviewWe are seeking a Data Governance Senior Manager to join our team. As a Data Governance Senior Manager, you will be responsible for delivering data governance or data management projects or programmes within a retail...

  • Data Governance Director

    2 weeks ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About Milburn LewisMilburn Lewis is a highly regarded mid-size consulting firm, with deep expertise across risk, analytics and data.Job OverviewWe are seeking a Data Governance Senior Manager to join our team. As a Data Governance Senior Manager, you will be responsible for delivering data governance or data management projects or programmes within a retail...

  • Data Governance Director

    7 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Senior Manager to join our team at Milburn Lewis. As a key member of our data consulting practice, you will be responsible for delivering data governance and management projects that drive business value and improve our clients' data quality.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement data...

  • Data Governance Director

    7 days ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Milburn Lewis Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Senior Manager to join our team at Milburn Lewis. As a key member of our data consulting practice, you will be responsible for delivering data governance and management projects that drive business value and improve our clients' data quality.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement data...