Job Introduction
Help shape strong, transparent and effective governance across our organisation
Are you an experienced governance professional with a strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and Board and Committee processes? Do you thrive in a role where you can provide expert advice, influence senior stakeholders and continuously improve governance standards and practices? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for a Governance Manager to join our Governance & Compliance team, working closely with the Head of Governance & Compliance to ensure effective governance structures, frameworks and processes are embedded across the organisation. You’ll work closely with Board and Committee Chairs, senior leaders and colleagues across the business, providing expert governance advice and helping to ensure decision-making is robust, transparent and aligned with our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of governance frameworks, policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practice
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Provide expert governance advice and support to Board Committees, Chairs, senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation
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Manage Board and Committee meeting cycles, including agenda planning, paper coordination, minute-taking, action tracking and ensuring decisions are accurately recorded and followed through
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Provide governance advice and support to Joint Venture partners, coordinating Board meetings and ensuring effective governance processes are maintained
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Identify and support the management of governance risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and ethical standards
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Maintain statutory company registers and oversee Companies House filings and compliance returns
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Support annual Board and Committee effectiveness reviews, ensuring governance arrangements remain effective and Terms of Reference are appropriately maintained
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Manage the signing and sealing of documents across the Group, coordinating with authorised signatories and internal stakeholders
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Produce high-quality governance, compliance and risk reporting for senior leadership and the Board
More About You
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Professional qualification in Governance, such as ICSA/CGI, or a similar relevant qualification
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Proven experience working in governance, corporate governance, risk or compliance within a large or complex organisation
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Strong experience supporting Boards and Committees, including meeting management, governance advice, preparation of papers and high-quality minute-taking
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Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and compliance standards
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Knowledge of housing regulation and governance requirements within the housing sector (desirable, not essential)
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Experience managing statutory registers, Companies House filings and wider company secretarial activities
Choosing us is easy
As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include:
- 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
- Up to 8% contributory pension
- Flexible working
- All permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family
Inclusion at A2Dominion
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at [email protected]
We know some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If that’s you, we’d still encourage you to apply - or get in touch with us to talk it through.
At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.
This vacancy is being managed by Danny Banks. The role closes on 24th July 2026 and we reserve the right to close early upon appointment of the right candidate.
