Leadership & Governance Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - HS2 (High Speed Two)

Description

50950 pa depending on skills and experience.

In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.

In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.

As a Senior Governance Manager will be responsible for the provision and delivery of the full range of company secretarial and related services for HS2 Ltd, its Board, and its Board sub-committees, the Executive Committee, and its sub-panels in order to minimise exposure and risk.

Supervise the review of the Company Secretariat information on Interchange/IMS and HS2 Website to maintain accurate version control

Lead on monitoring the participation of mandatory eGovernance training modules and ensure regularly refreshed to align with any internal governance changes.

Lead on continuous reviews (a minimum of bi-annually) of the governance arrangements so efficacy remains
Lead the coordination of the Company Secretariat contribution to the Annual Report and Accounts
Lead and oversight of Effectiveness reviews for each governance forum within own and Governance Manager's meeting portfolios
Conduct a regular audit of programme level forums and appraise Company Secretary to confirm flow of governance decisions remains efficient
Lead on annual review and purchase of the Board Portal Software
Lead on review of governance documentation
Define Board training requirements and provide updates as required
Provide reliable advice across the business on matters of governance to ensure timely decisions are made in the correct forum and within the necessary time limits
Responsible for planning on-time delivery of company secretariat services at all times, ensuring adequate cover at times of team absence whether planned or ad hoc
Support the Company Secretary to maintain a robust Conflicts of Interest/business interest management of the Board and Executive members
Support the Company Secretary to deliver a detailed onboarding process for any additional Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors and Senior Leadership Team colleagues
Oversee performance management of direct reports to promote excellent performance, and contribute to maintaining team morale at all times, providing pastoral support should that be required
Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI
Expertise in reviewing, drafting and presenting reports and briefings to a Board and senior executive level audience, dealing with complex and multi-faceted issues
Ability to provide advice and direction, creative thinking, independent judgement and discretion in handling and/or communicating major issues
Ability to act as a team player who is both committed and flexible
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficiency in supporting the governance of complex organisations and experience of providing governance advice to colleagues at all levels, including Executive and Non-Executive Directors
Influencing, relationship management and people skills including interaction with senior internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of best practice and control frameworks of corporate governance in a public sector environment
The role of the National Audit Office (NAO) and its powers.
Managing Public Money and other governance controls arising from HS2 Ltd's Non-Departmental public sector status.
Experience working as Governance Manager/Deputy Company Secretary (or Chartered Company Secretary) within a Company Secretariat function in private or public sector organisations
Experience of using Board Portal Software (AdminControl, Diligent etc)
Experience of contributing to, facilitating internal governance reviews, and overseeing implementation of changes to the governance structure as and when required
Experience of delivering high level company secretarial service, including agenda management, writing accurate and succinct minutes and papers, drafting Board level reports, and providing advice and critique to paper authors to ensure quality documents are presented
Experience of delivering a company secretariat service within a Major Programme/Project would be an advantage

It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant.

Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept.

Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks.

We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV.

High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent.

In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.