Business Manager – Governance

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Business Manager on a hybrid basis, on an initial 6-month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£250-275/day inside of IR35 (based on experience).

The Role: We are looking for a Business Manager with strong organisational and corporate coordination skills, who is comfortable working across teams, supporting senior colleagues, and keeping complex activity on track.

This is a hands on, delivery focused role, suited to someone who enjoys structured work, clear priorities, and contributing to important organisational outputs without needing to own everything end to end.

As Business Manager – Governance, you will support the smooth running of key corporate and governance activity by providing coordination, tracking, and quality support across a defined set of priorities.

You will work closely with the Head of Governance, Risk & Corporate Office and colleagues across the organisation, helping ensure information is pulled together, actions are followed up, and deadlines are met.

This role comes with clear objectives, established processes, and support from an experienced team, allowing you to make a positive contribution quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of governance activity, including meeting schedules, agendas, papers and forward plans
• Assist with the coordination of the Annual Report & Accounts, helping gather contributions, track progress and support quality checks
• Help maintain and update business continuity documentation and directorate plans
• Track organisational actions and follow up updates with teams to support timely delivery
• Prepare clear summaries, briefings and updates to support senior colleagues
• Act as a helpful point of contact for governance related and corporate queries
• Contribute to improving templates, trackers and ways of working to support efficiency
• Provide flexible support to agreed corporate priorities during peak periods

Essential Experience

• Experience working in a business management, corporate support, coordination or governance related role
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including drafting clear summaries or reports
• Experience supporting senior colleagues or stakeholders in a professional environment
• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
• Confidence working collaboratively across teams and following up actions with colleagues