Governance & Compliance Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee UPP's governance and compliance activities, supporting the Head of Governance and Compliance and engaging with the Executive Leadership Team and Board. You will refine governance framework, policies and processes, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. The position offers high visibility and the opportunity to shape governance across the organisation, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency while safeguarding information governance. This part-time role (4 days/week) offers hybrid working from London and close collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive governance excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• discretionary performance-related bonus
• 29 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• private healthcare
• pension
• enhanced family leave

Responsibilities

• Maintain and streamline the corporate governance framework under the Head of Governance and Compliance
• Manage annual meeting schedules, governance cycles, terms of reference and governance documentation
• Coordinate SPV Board and Executive Leadership meetings: agendas, packs, minutes and action tracking
• Assess and improve Board/Committee papers and processes for quality and effectiveness
• Oversee SPV compliance submissions and respond to KYC requests
• Draft, review and update governance policies and procedures and support the Policy Committee
• Support governance reviews and Board effectiveness evaluations
• Identify governance risks and support mitigation planning
• Coordinate input for the Annual Report
• Interpret complex governance/regulatory requirements and communicate across the organisation
• Explore and implement AI-enabled solutions to improve governance efficiency while maintaining compliance
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners to uphold governance standards

Key requirements

• Significant experience in a Corporate Secretariat or governance function supporting Boards, Committees and executive teams
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, codes and best practice
• Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, terms of reference, policies and procedures, with compliance management
• Confidence in coordinating production of an Annual Report
• Proficient understanding of the Companies Act 2006
• Experience with subsidiary company governance
• Ability to take clear and accurate minutes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior executives
• Experience with Board management portals or governance systems (Board Intelligence or Diligent)
• CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent experience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with excellent communication and deadline management
• Forward-thinking use of technology and AI to improve governance processes

• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• attention to detail
• Board Intelligence
• Diligent
• information governance

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