Governance Manager

Governance Manager | Up to £56,000 | Bristol | Hybrid | Full or Part Time

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with Goram Homes in the recruitment of a Governance Manager to join their growing team in Bristol.

The Company

Goram Homes is Bristol City Council's housing company, working in partnership to deliver sustainable, market and affordable homes that create thriving communities, respect the environment and support the local economy.

As a certified B Corp, Goram Homes is committed to balancing commercial success with social and environmental impact. With over 2,000 homes currently in contract across five major developments in Bristol over the next decade, including around 1,000 affordable homes, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation helping to shape the future of the city.

As a small, agile business, Goram Homes values collaboration, innovation, responsibility and purpose, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the Board, Executive Team and Shareholders, providing expert governance support and ensuring the company meets all statutory and regulatory obligations.

This is a strategic and highly visible role, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level of the organisation. You'll lead on governance, compliance and board effectiveness, ensuring robust governance frameworks are in place while supporting the continued growth of the business.

This opportunity offers genuine flexibility and would suit an experienced governance professional looking for a role that can fit around their lifestyle. The position is open on either a full-time or part-time basis, with an expectation of around two days per week in the Bristol office, alongside significant flexibility around working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate governance requirements.

Provide high-quality governance support to the Board and its Committees, including agenda planning, board papers, minute taking and action tracking.

Coordinate the shareholder reporting cycle and manage relationships with Bristol City Council.

Lead Board recruitment, induction, effectiveness reviews and governance development.

Maintain statutory registers, governance records and Companies House filings.

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing governance advice to the Board and Executive Team.

Lead compliance activities including GDPR, Freedom of Information requests, Data Protection and information governance, acting as the organisation's Data Protection Officer.

Manage the organisation's insurance programme and annual renewals.

Oversee the annual review of governance policies, committee terms of reference and reserved matters.

Support the ongoing development of the organisation's risk management framework and Board risk appetite reviews.

Lead and maintain the organisation's B Corp accreditation.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in company secretarial, governance or corporate administration within industry, legal or professional services.

CGI/ICSA qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent governance experience.

Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships confidently with Boards, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience preparing Board papers, taking minutes and supporting senior governance processes.

Strong Microsoft 365 skills; experience using governance management systems would be advantageous.

A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to work independently within a small, agile organisation.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £56,000.

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Highly flexible hybrid working, with around two days per week in the Bristol office and flexibility around working patterns.

Open to both full-time and part-time applicants, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced governance professionals seeking greater work-life balance.

The opportunity to join a purpose-driven, certified B Corp delivering one of Bristol's most significant housing programmes.

A strategic role with direct exposure to the Board and Executive Leadership Team.

A collaborative, supportive and values-led culture where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

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