Corporate Governance Team Manager

Corporate Governance Team Manager

Full time / Part time

Salary: £44,297- £ 49,813, with potential for further progression to £56,082 with our pay progression scheme.

Location:

Hybrid Contracted to our Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office. Through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities and there will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.

• Pay progression scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
• Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
• Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
• Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
• Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website.

Job summary As Corporate Governance Team Manager, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of the ICO’s corporate governance framework, ensuring that governance arrangements remain robust, compliant and aligned with strategic priorities. Reporting to the Corporate Governance and Secretariat Group Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on governance matters and supporting high-profile projects that shape how the organisation operates.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.

As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.

Job description You will act as a subject matter expert, providing high-level advice and guidance on governance matters, supporting governance-related projects, and contributing to the organisation’s strategic governance agenda. The role supports the integration of governance processes across the organisation and ensures compliance with internal protocols and external standards. In addition, you will provide day-to-day leadership and management to a Governance & Secretariat Support Officer, supporting their development and ensuring the effective delivery of governance and secretariat services.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, professional judgement, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders. It contributes directly to the effectiveness and credibility of the ICO’s governance framework, while helping to develop capability and resilience within the wider Governance and Secretariat function.

• Governance Frameworks & Processes
  - Lead the development and continuous improvement of corporate governance arrangements, ensuring frameworks, policies, and procedures are strategically aligned, operationally effective, and responsive to organisational and external requirements. Design and embed governance mechanisms that enable sound decision-making, clear accountability, and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic Governance Projects
  - Lead and contribute to governance-related projects and cross-functional initiatives, applying specialist knowledge to deliver improvements and support strategic objectives.
• Advice & Best Practice
  - Act as a subject matter expert, providing authoritative advice and guidance on governance matters to senior managers and operational teams. Monitor developments in governance best practice and translate them into actionable improvements.
• Reporting & Communications
  - Produce high-quality governance reports, briefings, and communications for internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and oversight bodies. Lead the delivery of the Annual Report, ensuring governance disclosures are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with statutory and best practice requirements.
• Accountability & Delegation…