Corporate Governance Advisor in Leeds

Corporate Governance Advisor – Redmayne Bentley, Leeds, England, UK

Duration: 37.5 hours per week, Permanent contract, Work Pattern: 8:30am – 5:00pm (typical). Hybrid working available after 2 months, up to 2 days working from home per week.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance – support annual fitness and propriety assessments for Senior Managers and Certification regimes (SMCR).
• Board & Committee Guidance – update Terms of Reference, ensure consistency of accountability and reporting, prepare governance reports.
• Policy Development – draft and maintain governance‑related policies and manage the firm’s overall policy framework.
• Self‑Employed Colleagues – manage franchise & associate agreements for self‑employed franchises and colleagues.
• Training & Advice – deliver governance training, serve as trusted advisor to leadership on governance matters.

Further details on specific responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to this advert.

What We Offer

• An established and experienced HR team who will support you to understand our firm and ways of working.
• A firm that is open to change and encourages continuous improvement.
• A well‑defined positive and open firm‑wide culture.
• A long and successful history of developing and retaining colleagues in long‑term valued careers.
• A firm with 150 years of independence, history and stability.
• A generous array of colleague benefits including private medical insurance and an annual discretionary bonus.
• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per month.

What We Need From You

Qualifications

No specific qualifications required, but holding any applicable Corporate Governance qualifications would be desirable (e.g. Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP), Professional Certificate in Corporate Governance, or equivalent).

Experience

• Broad experience of corporate governance, ideally within financial services or other regulated industry.
• Any work history within FCA or other highly regulated industry (legal, banking, education) beneficial, especially if transferable skills to a Corporate Governance role can be demonstrated.

Skills

• Knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Good awareness of FCA regulations and SMCR requirements, or willingness to develop this in the role.
• Ability to build influence and relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business and externally, with a calm, confident and supportive approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, including ability to develop policies, frameworks and procedures that reflect governance requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Behaviours

• Analytical – identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement in policies and processes.
• Collaborative – work seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Curious – keep up‑to‑date knowledge of governance best practice and broader business operations.
• Meticulous – high standard of attention to detail and accurate records.
• Proactive – fix issues as they arise and seek opportunities to develop knowledge or skills.
• Versatile – manage competing priorities from different areas without compromising quality.

We also expect all candidates to demonstrate our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Teamwork.

About Redmayne Bentley

We provide excellent personal investment services that enhance clients’ wealth. As one of the UK’s largest independent investment management and stockbroking firms, we are committed to building a modern and diverse workplace that offers unique opportunities to learn, grow and develop across the financial sector.

Our environment is friendly, inclusive and collaborative, rewarding hard work with generous perks and benefits. We are genuinely committed to employee well‑being through our industry‑commended Wellbeing Framework.

Our Values

• Excellence
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Integrity

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel Loans and Cycle to Work
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Hybrid Working
• Group Life Assurance
• Generous Family Leave Entitlements

Application Process

If you are interested, find out more about our application process below. Apply by entering your email address and clicking the “Apply Now” button, or sign‑in using your social media profile. You will then be asked to enter your details and submit your CV. We review applications regularly and will contact you by email or telephone if shortlisted. This is your opportunity to show how you share our values and would be a great fit for the role.