Corporate Governance Manager

We are working with a leading pensions organisation seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to support and enhance the corporate governance framework across a complex, regulated group structure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional to take a key role in supporting Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders, ensuring high standards of governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting across the business.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Company Secretary function, maintaining robust governance frameworks, and ensuring effective Board and Committee operations within an FCA regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as deputy to the Company Secretary, ensuring accurate Companies House filings and statutory records are maintained across all group entities
• Support the Chair, NEDs, Executive Board and senior stakeholders on all governance and compliance matters
• Lead drafting of Strategic and Directors’ Reports in line with Companies Act requirements and governance best practice
• Ensure governance frameworks meet FCA regulatory requirements and align with TPR expectations
• Support the development and maintenance of group governance structures, including delegations, terms of reference and Articles of Association
• Manage and maintain Board portal systems, including supplier relationship management and system improvements
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking
• Support shareholder governance forums, including preparation of materials and AGM coordination
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of Non-Executive Directors, including skills matrices and training plans
• Support Board effectiveness reviews and externally facilitated evaluations
• Maintain governance policies, procedures and statutory registers (conflicts, gifts & hospitality, learning & development)
• Work with Compliance, HR and Executive teams to ensure regulatory obligations are met
• Provide support and cover for senior governance colleagues as required

Experience & Skills Required:

• Strong experience in corporate governance or company secretariat roles
• Experience working within a regulated environment – FCA experience essential
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and reporting requirements
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) requirements
• Experience working in complex, multi-entity group structures
• Experience managing Board portals or governance systems
• Understanding of Non-Executive Director processes and Board effectiveness reviews
• Relevant governance or company secretarial qualification (or working towards one)