Corporate Governance, Risk and Assurance Manager

Corporate Governance, Risk and Assurance Manager

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Governance & Legal

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Head of Governance

Compensation: £51,357 - £54,495 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time (9 months
• Salary: Grade 11 £51,357 - £54,495
• Location: Sheffield
  (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Are you passionate about driving excellence in governance, risk management, and assurance? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real difference? If so, this is your opportunity to lead a critical function at the heart of organisational accountability and strategic decision-making.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. (please see role profile attached). For this role, the hiring team is particularly interested in seeing how you demonstrate your "knowledge of good governance principles and risk management".

Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.

About the role

• Lead and innovate: Drive the development of governance, risk, and assurance frameworks that enable informed decisions and robust accountability. Embed best practice: Integrate risk management into business planning and performance processes, fostering a culture of ownership and transparency.
• Deliver impact: Oversee internal audit programmes, governance reviews, and statutory reporting, ensuring high-quality outcomes that protect reputation and build trust.
• Advise and influence: Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and governance bodies, translating complex insights into clear, actionable advice.
• Develop talent: Lead and inspire a team of Governance Officers, supporting their growth and ensuring effective delivery of core governance functions.

About you

• A proven or budding leader with extensive experience in governance, risk, and assurance within a politically complex or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks, including CIPFA/SOLACE principles.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and deliver pragmatic solutions under pressure.
• Commitment to integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

For further details of the skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of our benefits include:

• Holiday Entitlement - From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working - Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme - Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi Scheme which allows office based employees' flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time off in the form of Flexi Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees - Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.