Governance Officer in England

Working hours: This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.

Location: Swindon/Hybrid – Please note you will be occasionally expected to work from our Swindon office.

Closing date for applications: 7th May 2026

As a UK Life Governance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring effective governance across our Life Insurance business. You’ll help drive compliance, risk management and regulatory excellence, ensuring we deliver secure, sustainable value for our customers and stakeholders. This is a high visibility role with exposure to senior‑most stakeholders. Join our supportive team that values growth and development through day‑to‑day activity, working across both the governance and data teams, along with professional development opportunities. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part‑time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing? We are looking for someone to provide ongoing support and oversight of the UK Life business, developing strong business relationships and managing various tasks. You’ll support the UK Life Head of Business Coordination and Governance, Governance Consultant and Life Data Services team. Core responsibilities will include:

• Governance Frameworks: Support the maintenance and enhancement of governance processes, policies, and standards across the Life business – including Consumer Duty and Product Oversight and Governance frameworks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support implementation of UK regulatory changes impacting Life Insurance, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Risk Management: Assist with risk identification, assessment, reporting, and mitigation in line with Zurich’s enterprise risk management approach.
• Assurance Activity: Help with internal audits, assurance reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Governance Administration: Manage governance administration including coordinating governance committees.
• Policy Implementation: Work collaboratively with UK Life teams to implement and review governance policies and controls.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and foster relationships with UK Life stakeholders, promoting a culture of strong governance and transparency.
• Data Inventory Management: Maintain accurate data asset information.

What are we looking for? Experience in governance, compliance or risk management, ideally within UK life insurance or financial services. Knowledge of UK regulatory environment for Life insurance (FCA, PRA). Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail. Ability to analyse complex issues, problem solve and propose clear solutions. Confident working both independently and collaboratively.

What will you get in return? We offer a wide range of employee benefits to allow you to choose what fits you and your life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so you can make considered choices and tailor them throughout the year. We provide a 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits.

Equal Opportunity: We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview.