Interim Senior Governance Manager
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)
Contract: 12-month Contract (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: £600–£900 per day
We’re supporting a client delivering one of the UK’s most significant and complex infrastructure programmes in the search for an experienced Senior Governance Manager to join their Company Secretariat function on a 12-month contract.
This is a high-profile role providing governance leadership, Board and Executive Committee support, and company secretarial oversight within a complex, fast-paced and highly regulated environment. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality decision-making, and supporting senior leaders across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver a full suite of company secretarial and governance services across Board, Board sub-committees, Executive Committee and governance panels.
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Lead the annual governance planning cycle, overseeing a schedule of 200+ meetings.
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Supervise and support governance colleagues, ensuring strong performance and quality outputs.
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Provide expert governance advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring decisions are made through the correct channels.
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Oversee effectiveness reviews and support continuous improvements across governance forums.
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Manage contributions to the Annual Report & Accounts and maintain statutory and regulatory records.
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Lead the review of governance documentation, policies and Board portal usage.
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Support onboarding of new Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
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Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, delegations and internal control structures.
Skills & Experience Required
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Experience as a Governance Manager, Deputy Company Secretary or Chartered Company Secretary within a large, complex or public sector organisation.
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Strong understanding of corporate governance best practice, processes and oversight frameworks.
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Proven ability to draft high-quality Board papers, minutes and reports on complex matters.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence operating at senior Executive and Board level.
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Experience improving governance processes and implementing structural changes.
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Highly organised with capability to manage heavy workloads and tight deadlines.
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Experience with Board Portal systems (e.g., Diligent, AdminControl).
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High levels of discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement.
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to support governance for one of the UK’s flagship infrastructure programmes.
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12-month contract with potential for extension.
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Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in London.
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Competitive day rate: £600–£900 (Inside IR35).
How to Apply
If you have the senior-level governance expertise and company secretariat experience to excel in this high-profile role, please apply with your CV today.
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