The Opportunity
Rate: £20.46 per hour
Contract: 6-month interim
Location: Confidential (North-based organisation)
We are recruiting for an experienced Governance Business Partner to join a well-established organisation on a confidential interim basis. Working closely with the Governance & Risk Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s governance framework, ensuring compliance, maintaining critical registers, and supporting high-level decision-making structures.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a governance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders across an organisation.


The Role
As Governance Business Partner, you will support the organisation in maintaining a robust governance environment by:
Key Responsibilities*Supporting the Governance & Risk Manager in developing, reviewing, and improving governance policies and processes in line with organisational strategy.
*Proactively monitoring legislative and regulatory changes, advising senior leaders, and ensuring governance processes remain compliant and up to date.
*Building strong, trust-based relationships with Executives, Board members, Committee Chairs and colleagues, acting as a reliable and professional point of contact for governance queries.
*Ensuring timely completion and submission of statutory and regulatory returns, including Companies House filings for dormant companies and FCA submissions.
*Maintaining core governance registers—including Declarations of Interest, Gifts & Hospitality, and Payments & Benefits—and ensuring accurate reporting.
*Supporting collaboration across the organisation to identify, mitigate, and manage risk, including maintaining the group-wide Asset & Liability Register.
*Conducting horizon scanning and supporting gap analyses to identify areas requiring corrective action.
*Assisting with fraud and bribery investigations, working with assurance teams to prepare recommendations for senior governance bodies.
*Acting as the primary contact for whistleblowing concerns, coordinating appropriate escalation routes and preparing the annual whistleblowing report for the Audit Committee.
*Providing comprehensive support to Board, Committee, and Subsidiary meetings—preparing agendas, managing calendars, coordinating papers, and ensuring actions are captured and monitored.
*Supporting the recruitment, appointment, and induction of Board and Committee members, including managing documentation for Companies House, FCA, HCA, and CQC.

What Success Looks Like
*Clear, accurate, and proactive governance advice delivered across the organisation.
*Strong, positive relationships with senior stakeholders, enabling early risk identification and effective decision-making.
*Regulatory requirements met in full and on time.
*Governance processes continually improved, compliant, and aligned to strategic objectives.
*Board and Committee meetings that run smoothly, professionally, and reliably.

About You
You will bring:
*A strong understanding of governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and regulatory environments.
*Experience supporting senior leadership teams, Boards, and Committees.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
*Strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
*A proactive mindset and the confidence to influence and challenge appropriately.
If you’re a governance professional seeking a meaningful interim position where your expertise will have an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you.