Document Governance Team Leader

Location: London Employment: Permanent, full-time Salary: 45000 Posted Date: 02 Mar 2026 Closing Date: 16 Mar 2026

Join Elexon as Document Governance Team Leader: safeguard data integrity, analyse risks, and drive improvements in a collaborative role - with great benefits and hybrid working

We’re looking for a Document Governance Team Leader (Grade 10) to join our Document Governance and Secretariat Support team at Elexon on a permanent basis. In this key leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the delivery, control, and continuous improvement of industry rulebook documentation
, ensuring changes are implemented accurately, on time, and in line with agreed governance controls
. Working closely with colleagues across Elexon and external industry stakeholders, you’ll help safeguard the integrity of market documentation and committee processes across the GB electricity market.

• Lead and manage the Document Governance and Secretariat Support team
  , providing direction, coaching, and development
• Own and oversee the implementation of industry rulebook changes
  , including planning and delivering document releases
• Manage document versioning, sequencing, and governance controls
  , proactively resolving conflicts during change delivery
• Take accountability for release-day activities
  , issue resolution, and post-release improvements
• Provide expert guidance on document control, Microsoft Word, and SharePoint best practice
• Work closely with Change Leads, Subject Matter Experts, and Delivery Managers across the business
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline document and committee administration processes
• Support and contribute to secretariat services for industry committees, including papers, minutes, and meeting coordination
• Develop reporting and manage SLAs for document governance services
• Contribute to digitalisation and automation initiatives to improve quality, reduce risk, and increase efficiency

• Proven experience in document governance, document control, or regulated documentation environments
• Strong people leadership skills
  , with experience managing and developing teams
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, time-critical releases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including engagement in formal governance settings
• Experience delivering process improvement and change initiatives
• High attention to detail and a structured, quality-focused approach
• Strong stakeholder management skills across internal and external customers
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and Share Point in controlled document environments
• Knowledge of the GB electricity market or regulatory frameworks (desirable)

• Salary – £45,000
• Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme
• The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development
• We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office

We pride ourselves on a diverse, inclusive and supportive culture
, grounded in our values and focused on sustainable performance and outcomes. We aim to provide an exciting and meaningful place to work, while supporting professional growth, wellbeing and work–life balance
.

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