Governance & Risk Coordinator in Manchester

Our client is a fast-growing clean energy and infrastructure company delivering sustainable transport and energy solutions across the UK.

With significant investment backing and ambitious expansion plans, the business is developing a nationwide network of critical infrastructure that supports the transition to low‑carbon mobility, including public EV charging.

Operating across multiple regions, the organisation is committed to providing reliable, accessible, and high‑quality infrastructure that supports communities, businesses, and the UK's net zero ambitions.

Customer experience, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance sit at the heart of its growth strategy, alongside continued investment in technology, resilience, and long‑term infrastructure development.

• Governance & Risk Coordinator
• Job Profile

The Governance & Risk Coordinator supports the effective oversight, governance, and operational resilience of critical infrastructure assets, with a particular focus on EV charging operations within a broader clean energy environment.

Working closely with operational, technical, and compliance teams, the role is responsible for strengthening governance processes, maintaining risk and compliance frameworks, and ensuring infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant UK regulations and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure, improving governance processes, and supporting operational resilience within a rapidly growing infrastructure business.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Network Operations, responsibilities include

• Governance
• Support governance frameworks across infrastructure operations, ensuring clear accountability between internal teams, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Maintain governance documentation, including operational responsibilities, asset ownership, and compliance records.
• Maintain and develop the corporate risk register, with particular focus on operational and infrastructure risks such as:
• Network availability and service performance
• Asset reliability and equipment failures
• Supply chain and contractor risks
• Energy supply and grid‑related constraints
• Coordinate governance actions arising from operational and management meetings.
• Ensure governance processes align with recognised standards (e. g. ISO 27001, ISO 55001) and applicable UK regulatory requirements.
• Act as a central coordination point between operations, technical, compliance, and external stakeholders.
• Policy Management & Compliance
• Maintain operational policies relating to infrastructure management, health & safety, and service reliability.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation and industry regulations, including Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPR) where applicable.
• Monitor supplier compliance and support periodic H&S and compliance spot checks.
• Maintain policy version control and ensure consistent implementation across operational teams.
• Develop guidance and supporting documentation to promote consistent standards across infrastructure assets.
• Identify, assess, and monitor operational and infrastructure risks, including:
• Physical asset damage or environmental impacts
• Technology and platform failures
• Connectivity and communications issues
• Third‑party supplier and contractor risks
• Support implementation of mitigation measures to improve operational resilience.
• Assist with periodic risk reviews and business continuity planning.
• Work closely with technical teams to support preventative maintenance and resilience initiatives.
• Operational Support
• Support monitoring of operational KPIs, including asset availability, incident response, and service performance.
• Assist with governance activities supporting infrastructure growth and optimisation.
• Maintain accurate operational records and governance documentation.
• Stakeholder & Compliance Support
• Maintain stakeholder registers and compliance records.
• Support internal and external reporting relating to governance, compliance, and operational performance.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain supplier due diligence records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Produce governance, risk, and compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation, policies, procedures, and records.
• Support annual governance reviews and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure reports accurately reflect operational risks, mitigation activities, and compliance status.

Experience

• Understanding of governance, risk management, or compliance frameworks.
• Experience maintaining risk registers, governance documentation, or compliance records.
• Strong organisational and document management skills.
• Excellent written communication and reporting ability.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Experience within infrastructure, clean energy, utilities, transport, or EV charging.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory or compliance environments.
• Knowledge of Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPR), ISO standards, or asset management principles.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory compliance activities.
• Exposure to operational risk management or infrastructure environments.
• Role Description

The Governance & Risk Coordinator is a full‑time, on‑site role based in the London Area, United Kingdom.

This role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of governance frameworks and risk management processes across Infra Be’s operations.

Daily activities include maintaining risk registers, tracking compliance with internal policies and industry standards, and preparing reports and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.

The coordinator will work closely with senior team members to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and strategic risks, and to ensure that internal controls and procedures are consistently applied.

The role also involves coordinating audits and reviews, supporting policy updates and training initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement of Infra Be’s governance and risk practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in governance frameworks, policy development, and internal controls.
• Candidates should possess skills in risk assessment, risk monitoring, and incident reporting.
• Candidates should possess skills in data analysis, documentation, and report writing.
• Candidates should possess skills in stakeholder communication, collaboration, and relationship management.
• Relevant experience in governance, risk, compliance, or operations within professional services or infrastructure‑related sectors is beneficial.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, risk management, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and a structured approach to work are essential.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory environments and corporate governance standards is an advantage.
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