Governance Lead

1 day ago

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Core-Asset Consulting Ltd Full time

Job Description Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with our regarded client who are looking for a Governance lead to join their business. An excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to join a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and elevate governance standards across the business. Skills/Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a company secretary or senior governance professional within a corporate or regulated environment. Strong expertise in governance best practice. Experience supporting Boards and senior committees. Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence effectively at senior levels. A collaborative and proactive approach, with the skills to deliver in a complex stakeholder environment. Desirable Chartered Secretary or Solicitor qualification. Experience within a financial services or professional body. Understanding of financial markets. Exposure to public affairs activity. Core Responsibilities Provide strategic governance advice to Board, Council, Regulatory Board and Committee Chairs. Maintain and continually develop the organisation's governance framework, including rules, regulations, manuals and authorities. Lead and inspire the governance team in delivering high-quality secretariat support. Oversee operational delivery of General Meetings, elections, member votes and independent appointments processes. Ensure compliance with governance best practice, legal requirements and relevant regulatory obligations. Collaborate closely with legal and risk colleagues on compliance, including anti-bribery, modern slavery, sanctions and other related matters. Act as the governance lead for engagement with external oversight bodies. Spearhead the organisation's governance review project and drive continuous improvement. Provide expert governance input during Board and Committee meetings, advising on implications of policy proposals and decisions. Ensure all Board, Council and Committee members—along with Executive staff and volunteers—receive appropriate induction and ongoing governance training. Manage relationships with external service providers such as election administrators and legal advisers. Build strong internal relationships to support effective implementation of governance requirements. Oversee budget management for governance activities. Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy. Job reference: 16318 To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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