Senior Governance Advisor

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We’ll find jobs that fit Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Governance Advisor SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 Up to £0.00 per day + Competitive Inside IR35 Day Rate 1 day ago Compliance Manager MTrec Technical Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum 1 week ago Compliance Manager Massenhove Recruitment Ltd Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 4 weeks ago Integrity Manager (UK) Kes Solutions Middlesbrough (TS1) 1 day ago Risk & Reporting Analyst Catalyst Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) From £65,000 to £100,000 per annum 1 month ago Partner, Project and Programme Delivery Ridge & Partners LLP Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 2DS 2 days ago Head of Field Operations Northern Recruitment Group Limited Newcastle Upon Tyne From £79,999 to £80,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Head of Business Analysis Inspire People Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 Up to £72281 per annum + 29% Pension & Civil Service Benefits 4 weeks ago Project Manager (Construction/Concrete) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ashington (NE63), NE63 £70000 - £80000 per annum + Leadership Role, Bonuses, Benefits 1 day ago Project Management Practice Lead Sanderson Recruitment Darlington (DL1) Negotiable 1 month ago Senior Governance Advisor Aspect Resources Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 6QF Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago £450 - 500 per day Apply Save Senior Governance Advisor Aspect Resources Apply Job Title : Senior Governance Advisor Location: Newcastle Contract Duration : 3 Months initially Daily Rate: £500/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance Advisor to support a high-profile public sector organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who is passionate about enabling effective decision-making, supporting senior leaders, and driving governance excellence across a complex organisation. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in supporting Board and Executive governance arrangements while providing expert advice to senior stakeholders and ensuring governance processes are delivered to the highest standards. The Role As Senior Governance Advisor, you will support the delivery of corporate governance activities across Board, Executive and Committee structures. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring governance processes promote transparent, accountable and effective decision-making. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting governance arrangements across Board, Executive Committee and associated governance forums. Designing and implementing best practice governance processes and controls. Acting as a key liaison between senior leadership teams and delivery functions. Managing secretariat activities for senior governance bodies, ensuring meetings are effectively planned, organised and documented. Preparing agendas, governance papers, reports, action logs and minutes. Providing governance advice and guidance to senior stakeholders, Directors and executive teams. Supporting the development of strategic recommendations and decision-making processes. Leading governance-focused workstreams and contributing to wider team planning activities. Tracking actions, decisions and governance outputs to ensure timely delivery and accountability. Promoting collaborative working and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture. Essential Experience Minimum 2 years' Corporate Governance experience. Experience supporting Boards, Executive Committees and governance forums. Strong understanding of governance frameworks, principles and best practice. Demonstrable project management skills and a delivery-focused mindset. Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working directly with senior leaders and executives. Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of governance papers and meeting documentation. Ability to provide clear, practical governance advice in a complex environment. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Desirable Experience Experience within the public sector, arm's-length bodies or government organisations. Previous secretariat experience supporting senior-level committees. Experience operating within complex transformation or delivery programmes. Knowledge of corporate governance best practices within regulated environments. Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, CLIENT encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, CLIENT welcomes applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181 Apply Aspect Resources HR Services, Recruitment & Selection 3 Jobs Similar Senior Governance Advisor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Governance Advisor SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 Up to £0.00 per day + Competitive Inside IR35 Day Rate 1 day ago Compliance Manager MTrec Technical Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum 1 week ago Compliance Manager Massenhove Recruitment Ltd Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 4 weeks ago Integrity Manager (UK) Kes Solutions Middlesbrough (TS1) 1 day ago Risk & Reporting Analyst Catalyst Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) From £65,000 to £100,000 per annum 1 month ago Partner, Project and Programme Delivery Ridge & Partners LLP Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 2DS 2 days ago Head of Field Operations Northern Recruitment Group Limited Newcastle Upon Tyne From £79,999 to £80,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Head of Business Analysis Inspire People Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 Up to £72281 per annum + 29% Pension & Civil Service Benefits 4 weeks ago Project Manager (Construction/Concrete) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ashington (NE63), NE63 £70000 - £80000 per annum + Leadership Role, Bonuses, Benefits 1 day ago Project Management Practice Lead Sanderson Recruitment Darlington (DL1) Negotiable 1 month ago Senior Governance Advisor jobs Senior Governance Advisor jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Consulting jobs Consulting jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Full Time jobs Christmas jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Amazon Warehouse Operative jobs Night Shift jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Administration jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Evening jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. 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