Coordinate the development, approval, and rollout of governance policies, procedures, and standards across the Group.
Monitor compliance with governance processes and escalate areas of concern to senior leadership.
Maintain oversight of governance registers, including policy renewals, delegations of authority, and governance committee actions.
Create, maintain, and track a seasonal governance reporting schedule, ensuring timely delivery of packs, minutes, and reporting obligations.
Observe segregation of duties and adhere to the Group’s Conflicts of Interest Policy, declaring and managing any actual or potential conflicts in accordance with established procedures.
Design, deliver, and maintain training programs that strengthen governance knowledge and application across the Group.
Lead awareness initiatives and campaigns that embed governance principles into day-to-day practices, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
Provide secretariat support for governance committees, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
Coordinate governance reporting requirements (internal and external), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to align governance processes with regulatory obligations.
Support internal audits and external reviews by providing governance documentation and evidence of compliance.
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance controls and recommend improvements.
Requirements
At least 5 years experience in governance, compliance, or corporate administration.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, including reporting lines (entity, statutory, functional) and escalation procedures.
Ability to recognise, declare, and manage actual or potential conflicts of interest, and maintain independence of judgment.
Willingness to undertake training and professional development in governance, risk, and compliance.
Ability to apply professional judgement, evaluate alternatives, and document clear rationales for governance decisions.
Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
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