Senior Governance Manager

Senior Governance Manager

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working (2 days in-office per week)
£44,709 – £53,347 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Governance Manager to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation delivering impactful change across a national service.

About the Role

This is a key leadership role within a central change and digital team, with responsibility for embedding strong governance, compliance, and assurance practices across transformation programmes. You will:

• Lead internal governance frameworks to ensure high-quality and consistent change delivery

• Be the main liaison point with external digital assurance stakeholders

• Manage a small team of governance and project support staff

• Support planning, reporting, and risk management across multiple projects

• Deliver training sessions and facilitate workshops on agile working and governance best practices

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or assurance within a change or transformation environment

• Certification or experience with Agile methodologies or project delivery frameworks

• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Confident communicator with experience leading meetings, workshops, or training sessions

Benefits

• Excellent public sector pension scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service)

• Generous sick pay policy

• Professional development and learning support

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

• Career development opportunities across a large and stable organisation