Governance Operations Manager

Our Vacancy

As Governance Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of governance and compliance activities across the organisation. You will provide high-quality operational support to the Governance and Compliance team, the Executive Committee, and non-executive board and committee members. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of governance processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that systems and procedures are robust, efficient, and fit for purpose. You will lead a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on governance matters.

What you'll do

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Governance and Compliance function, ensuring that all governance activities are delivered to a high standard. You will supervise and develop team members, manage communications and enquiries, and take ownership of key governance processes and systems. You will coordinate and support meetings for the Group’s Boards and Committees, including the Executive Committee, ensuring agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up actions are handled professionally and efficiently. You will maintain governance records and registers, support regulatory returns, and ensure compliance with document execution protocols. Additionally, you will manage contracts for governance-related IT solutions and champion continuous improvement across all areas of governance operations.

What you'll need

• Proven experience supporting a Senior Leadership team, being comfortable working with executive colleagues.
• Strong background in meeting administration, including agenda preparation, report writing, and formal minute taking.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• High level of organisational ability, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting business processes with a proven ability to identify, streamline, and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams, with the ability to lead effectively, delegate tasks, and maintain high performance standards.

You’ll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at harry.lund@peabody.org.uk

Please read before applying:

We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

Interviews will be taking place between 13th -15th October 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Attached documents:

• Governance Operations Manager Role Profile (1).docx