Senior Governance Manager

1 month ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Very Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Governance Manager to join our team at The Very Group. As a key member of our Governance function, you will play a critical role in supporting the corporate governance programme, including providing operational secretarial support to the Head of Governance (Group), the Group Legal Director, TVG Board and its Committees.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing corporate governance and strategic advice during and outside of meetings, supporting the Head of Governance (Group), Chair, Directors and other members of the Board or Committees with discharging their duties.
  • Keeping up to date with key regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect the organisation, liaising with the Group Legal Team and Compliance & Risk Team in this regard.
  • Ensuring compliance with TVG's Governance and Regulatory Reporting Control framework.
  • Supporting with TVG's Governance routines, including annual effectiveness reviews to ensure the Boards and Committees are fit for purpose and provide clearly accountable decision making and oversight, enabling the Chairs to implement enhancements.
  • Supporting with the management of company secretarial and corporate governance matters with external professionals involved in company secretarial and corporate governance matters, such as external law firms and auditors.
  • Supporting with the maintenance of all Corporate Governance frameworks and documentation, including company registers, managing Companies House, annual reports, financial statements, as well as contractual reporting requirements (such as with lenders or other investors).
  • Supporting with the management of the electronic meeting system used to publish papers and information resources to Board Members and be responsible for ensuring appropriate electronic and paper records are kept of Board and Committee minutes, agenda papers and resolutions.
About You

We are looking for an individual with Company Secretarial or Governance experience from the retail or similar sector with a general understanding of the key legal and regulatory environment.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and critically evaluate the elements of risk in an organisation.
  • Capable of striking the right balance between building relationships with key internal stakeholders whilst maintaining independence and being able to challenge key stakeholders effectively.
  • A strong operational background outside the risk arena.
  • Ability to ask the right questions of the right people to identify the Company's hidden risks and weak points.
  • Ability to support with shaping and developing a Corporate Governance agenda for the business with an appropriate level of sophistication.
  • Ability to be a champion for Corporate Governance but will also have the ability to partner with the business in a commercially sensitive manner.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Flexible, hybrid working model
  • Inclusive culture and environment
  • £6,500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Udemy learning access
  • Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
  • Up to 25% discount on
  • Matched pension up to 6%


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