Governance Business Partner

Job Description - Governance Business Partner (26444)

Job Description

Governance Business Partner - (26444)

Description

Salary: circa £40,000 per annum plus matching pension contributions and health cash plan

Fixed Term 6 Months Contract, Full Time (37.5 hpw)

Location: Hybrid working from home and our Newcastle office

Home, a place where you belong

You help leaders make better decisions. You spot the gaps, bring clarity, and keep everything on track. That is the win you start with here. You will work closely with Executives and Board members who rely on you to keep governance sharp and the organisation safe. If you want a role where your work is seen, valued, and has real weight, then this is the job for you.

• Support governance policy updates and keep leaders ready for new rules.
• Build strong links with Executives, Boards and Chairs to solve issues fast.
• Manage key registers and complete legal and regulatory returns on time.
• Lead the smooth running of Board and Committee meetings end to end.

You will join a team that cares about doing things well and doing them the right way. You will shape good governance and work with senior leaders who trust your judgement. You will grow in a role that builds rare skills and sets you up for future progression. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work!

• Applied governance and risk principles to support boards or committees.
• Managed sensitive information and handled complex issues with tact.
• Coordinated detailed papers with accuracy and strong presentation.
• Strong stakeholder skills and work well with senior colleagues.
• We work between the hours of 9am to 5pm.
• Two days per week in our Newcastle office, the rest from home.
• Core anchor day is a Wednesday, the 2nd is flexible.

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a "me day").
• Instant pay access with Stream.
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more.
• Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing.
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support.