At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and embed governance within a global investment portfolio.
- Company: Join a leading global organisation undergoing transformation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pay, and a chance to influence governance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by advising senior leaders on governance best practices.
- Qualifications: CGI/ICSA qualified with experience in governance and risk management.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
We're supporting a global organisation undergoing a significant transformation to appoint an experienced Interim Senior Governance Manager. Hybrid Working, London Interim Contract: 6 months + This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed governance within an investment and portfolio business.
Working directly with senior leadership, you will play a key role in designing governance and risk frameworks, advising executives on governance best practice, and supporting a complex portfolio of investments and joint ventures. This is a broad, hands-on role that combines strategic governance advisory work with practical delivery. You'll need to be equally comfortable advising senior stakeholders and rolling up your sleeves to drive actions through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted governance adviser to senior executives and leadership teams
- Design, implement and continuously improve governance frameworks across a growing investment portfolio
- Support the development and implementation of risk management and control frameworks
- Provide governance advice on investment structures, partnerships, and joint ventures
- Partner closely with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams on governance-related matters
- Deliver governance training, briefings, and practical guidance to stakeholders
- Maintain governance records, actions, and documentation to ensure effective decision-making and oversight
- Provide company secretarial support where required, although this forms a smaller part of the overall role
About You:
- Qualified Chartered Governance Professional (CGI/ICSA) and/or qualified lawyer
- Significant experience operating within large, complex international organisations
- Strong background spanning governance, risk, and company secretarial disciplines
- Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks
- Understanding of enterprise risk management and control frameworks
- Experience advising Boards, Executive Committees, and senior leadership teams
- Comfortable operating independently without a dedicated support team
- Pragmatic, commercially minded and confident influencing senior stakeholders
Ideal Background:
We're particularly interested in candidates who have held broad governance roles covering governance advisory, risk frameworks, and company secretarial responsibilities, rather than purely traditional CoSec positions. Experience supporting investment, partnership, joint venture, or multi-entity structures would be highly advantageous.
To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute.com
Interim Lead Governance Manager (CGI/ICSA Qualified) employer: LAW Absolute
Join a dynamic and innovative team at LAW Absolute, where we prioritise professional growth and development in the fast-paced Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector. Our London office fosters a collaborative work culture, offering you the chance to engage with high-profile projects while receiving mentorship from experienced lawyers. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on meaningful work, we provide an exceptional environment for ambitious legal professionals looking to make their mark.
