Head of Group Governance – Operations & Effectiveness

Phoenix Group

. Lead the operational delivery, assurance and continuous improvement of the Group Governance function .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLead💰 £110,000 - £140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive governance expertise, including the design and implementation of governance frameworks and operating models, while effectively leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships in a regulated financial services environment.

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Governance FrameworksGovernance TechnologyCorporate GovernanceStakeholder Relationship ManagementProgramme Leadership

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Hard Skills

Governance EffectivenessLegal Entity ManagementProcess ImprovementAnalytical CapabilityRisk IdentificationPerformance ImprovementChange LeadershipOperational PlanningTransformation ProgrammesRegulatory Requirements

Soft Skills

CredibilityInfluenceRelationship BuildingTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Board PortalsEntity Management Systems

Industry Keywords

FTSE 100Financial ServicesSMCR RequirementsGovernance RecordsNon-Executive Directors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the operational delivery, assurance and continuous improvement of the Group Governance function
Ensure the function has the frameworks, systems, controls and capability needed to operate effectively
Develop a three-year rolling operational plan for the Governance team
Lead the design and adoption of relevant governance technology
Support continuous governance improvements for boards, committees and wider management decision-making
Shape and deliver the function’s operating model as a member of the Governance Leadership Team
Drive governance effectiveness and transformation
Ensure resources and priorities are aligned across the Group
Work alongside the Group Company Secretary and two Deputy Governance Officers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant governance or company secretarial experience within a large, complex and regulated organisation
Experience ideally including subsidiary governance, legal entity management or related control functions
Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, governance effectiveness and best practice
Experience designing and implementing operating models, transformation programmes and process improvements
Strong analytical and reporting capability
Ability to use governance data and management information to identify risk, improve performance and inform decision-making
Strong track record of leading teams, building capability and delivering outcomes through others
Credibility and influence at senior executive level
Ability to build effective relationships across a complex stakeholder environment
Experience of governance technology, including board portals and entity management systems
Strong knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements relevant to a FTSE 100 financial services organisation
Understanding of SMCR requirements as they apply to Boards and Non-Executive Directors, including onboarding, governance records, role changes and regulatory documentation
Strong programme, project and change leadership capability
Experience delivering sustainable organisational improvement
Experience within Financial Services, ideally within a FTSE-listed or similarly regulated environment (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Indicative bonus range of 30% -60%
Private medical cover
38 days annual leave
Excellent pension
12x salary life assurance
Career breaks
Income protection
3x volunteering days
Part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility