Governance Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven Governance Manager to join our team in Swansea with flexible hybrid working. Our Governance Manager role is key to ensuring strong governance compliance and risk management across the organisation supporting senior leadership and Board members.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation supporting high-quality decision-making and helping to maintain strong governance and accountability.

• Role: Governance Manager
• Hours: 35 Hours Monday to Friday (some out of hours works is required for Board) Permanent
• Pay: 46575 annual salary
• Location: Swansea Hybrid (2 day/business need)
• Drivers Licence and access to a car is required

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 23:59pm.

Interview Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Therewill be an in-tray exercise at the interview.

We do not offer sponsorship

About the role

As a Governance Manager you will lead on governance ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and embedding best practice across the organisation. The Governance Manager will work closely with the Company Secretary Executive Team and Board to deliver an effective governance assurance and risk framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading governance assurance and risk management frameworks
• Supporting Board and Committee processes including agendas papers and minutes
• Monitoring regulatory compliance and implementing changes in legislation
• Managing risk registers and identifying emerging risks
• Ensuring timely completion of statutory and regulatory returns
• Providing governance advice to senior stakeholders
• Line Manager of the Executive Assistant and Regulations and Compliance Officer.

This Governance Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while working in a collaborative environment.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Governance Manager with strong experience in governance compliance or risk management.

You will have:

• Experience managing governance or assurance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and maintain attention to detail
• Confidence advising senior leaders and Board members

We welcome previous experience working as: Governance Officer Compliance Manager Risk Manager Company Secretary Audit Manager Policy Manager or similar roles with transferable skills.

You will also embody values such as being Kind Trusting Accountable and Innovative in your approach to work.

Why join us

• 28 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) increasing up to 33 days with long service.
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
• Fully funded and supported Training (if not already achieved) Career Progression
• Life Assurance 3x salary
• Pension scheme with up to 8% organisation match opt-in
• Enhanced Sickness and Maternity/Paternity leave pay

How to Apply

If youre a detail-focused professional seeking a rewarding Governance Manager opportunity with excellent benefits and career progression wed love to hear from you.

Please feel welcome to contact Mair Pugh-Jones Director of Finance and Governance on will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role.

Find more information please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below and apply by clicking on the apply now tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies.

We are aregistered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2800 high quality affordable homes and provide a range of services including the development of new homes to people and communities across Swansea Carmarthenshire Neath and Port Talbot Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots a reputation for providing quality homes and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities.