🩺 We’re Hiring – Governance Business Partner
📍 Location: Newcastle
🔖 Reference – SCS-1069
🕒 Job Type: Temporary – Full Time
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: Negotiable

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for an exciting temporary opportunity for a Governance Business Partner based in Newcastle. Reporting to the Governance & Risk Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining a robust governance framework, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and supporting high-level organisational decision-making.

This position involves responsibility for audit requirements, governance policy support, and maintaining key registers, alongside coordinating board and committee activity to ensure effective governance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the development and review of governance policies and processes
• Monitor and respond to legislative and regulatory changes
• Maintain key registers (e.g. Declarations of Interest, Gifts & Hospitality)
• Coordinate and submit annual regulatory returns
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Board and Committee members
• Support fraud, bribery, and whistleblowing processes and reporting
• Manage governance reporting, risk registers, and compliance tracking
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of Board and Committee meetings

Requirements:
• Experience supporting boards or governance/company secretarial functions
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance principles
• Knowledge of GDPR and relevant legal frameworks
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex workloads
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work in a key governance-focused role within a professional environment
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making processes
• Gain valuable experience in governance, risk, and compliance
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

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