Governance Officer

MERJE is working with a well-established, large and complex organisation to recruit a Governance Officer into its Governance & Assurance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Governance, Risk or Compliance professional to play an important role in developing and strengthening governance arrangements across a multi-functional business.

Reporting to the Group Head of Governance & Assurance, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of governance activities, supporting the effective operation of governance frameworks, policy management processes, committees and reporting arrangements.

The position offers broad exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and improvement of governance practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the Group governance framework.

• Coordinate and maintain governance structures, policies, standards and supporting documentation.

• Oversee policy governance processes, including document ownership, approvals, review cycles and version control.

• Support the effective operation of governance committees, including preparation of papers, reporting, decision-making and action tracking.

• Coordinate governance reporting for Executive and Board-level committees.

• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Financial Crime, Assurance, Legal and Data Protection teams to ensure consistent governance standards.

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities to improve existing governance frameworks and processes.

• Support regulatory change governance, ensuring appropriate oversight, accountability and reporting.

• Provide practical guidance and constructive challenge to stakeholders across the business.

• Contribute to the development of governance reporting tools, dashboards and process improvements.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional with experience in Governance, Compliance, Risk or a related discipline, ideally gained within a regulated environment.

You will bring:

• A good understanding of corporate governance principles, governance frameworks and policy management.

• Experience supporting governance committees, policy governance or framework management activities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with and challenge colleagues at different levels.

• Excellent written communication skills and experience producing clear, structured governance documentation and reporting.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver to deadlines.

• A practical, methodical and solutions-focused approach.

Experience supporting senior governance committees, working with GRC systems or contributing to governance improvement initiatives would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join an established organisation and contribute to the ongoing development of its Group governance function.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across a range of business functions, gaining exposure to enterprise-wide governance activities while helping to strengthen frameworks, improve reporting and embed effective governance practices.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact MERJE.

MERJE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.