235 Governance Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

We are pleased to be supporting one of our highly valued clients, a reputable education provider based in Wiltshire, to recruit for an Interim Governance Consultant. This is an interim assignment, starting ASAP for 6 months, paid at a competitive daily rate outside IR35. This is a hybrid position, with circa 1 day per week onsite.

We are looking for an experienced Clerk to the Governance/Governance Lead to provide advice, support and guidance to the Council on procedures and governance. This is an advisory, administrative and information management position. The focus of your role is to ensure that business is governed and managed with best practice in mind.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Governance for Council and Committee meetings:
• Advise on regulatory framework
• Organise and attend meetings. This will include preparation of agenda, recording attendance, drafting minutes and following up on actions.
• Involvement in the recruitment of board members and overseeing inductions, recording conflicts of interest etc

To be considered for the role, you will have the following experience:

• Clerk to the Board/Council or Governance Lead position
• Experience/knowledge of legislation and governance
• Fantastic administrative skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Consultative or interim experience
• Education experience is preferred but essential

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Clerk to the Board or Governance Lead or Consultant to utilise their skills to advise this education provider.

To find out more, please get in touch with Abbey from Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed).

As a Pension Governance Consultant , you will play a key role in maintaining strong governance for occupational pension schemes, whether ongoing, in wind-up, or in a Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Assessment Period. You may also act as scheme secretary, supported by a Trustee Manager or Director for strategic decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pensions professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the effective management of pension schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Directors and client teams in managing the governance of ongoing DB and DC pension schemes.
• Overseeing day-to-day PPF assessment period tasks for schemes within the PPF.
• Preparing and updating business plans to manage scheme expenses.
• Maintaining governance documents, including risk registers, calendars, and policies.
• Assisting with trustee meeting arrangements, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Coordinating investment transitions, regulatory filings, and benefit decision processes.
• Managing documentation such as trustee welcome packs, member communications, and trustee reports and accounts.
• Supporting member queries and liaising with trustees and advisors.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects such as adviser tenders or liability management exercises.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• At least 3 years’ experience working with defined benefit occupational pension schemes.
• Knowledge of current pensions legislation, including the Pensions Act 2004.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with the Pension Protection Fund.
• Project management experience.
• Progress towards professional pensions qualifications (e.g. PMI Award in Pensions Trusteeship, Associateship) and evidence of continued professional development.

As a Pension Governance Consultant , you will play a key role in maintaining strong governance for occupational pension schemes, whether ongoing, in wind-up, or in a Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Assessment Period. You may also act as scheme secretary, supported by a Trustee Manager or Director for strategic decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pensions professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the effective management of pension schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Directors and client teams in managing the governance of ongoing DB and DC pension schemes.
• Overseeing day-to-day PPF assessment period tasks for schemes within the PPF.
• Preparing and updating business plans to manage scheme expenses.
• Maintaining governance documents, including risk registers, calendars, and policies.
• Assisting with trustee meeting arrangements, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Coordinating investment transitions, regulatory filings, and benefit decision processes.
• Managing documentation such as trustee welcome packs, member communications, and trustee reports and accounts.
• Supporting member queries and liaising with trustees and advisors.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects such as adviser tenders or liability management exercises.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• At least 3 years’ experience working with defined benefit occupational pension schemes.
• Knowledge of current pensions legislation, including the Pensions Act 2004.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with the Pension Protection Fund.
• Project management experience.
• Progress towards professional pensions qualifications (e.g. PMI Award in Pensions Trusteeship, Associateship) and evidence of continued professional development.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Consultant - Maternity Cover

Location : Hybrid - Stokenchurch, with travel to client sites as required
Contract : Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover (up to 12 months)
Salary : Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits : 25 days annual leave, buy and sell holiday scheme, employee referral scheme, private health insurance, pension contribution, free parking,.

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Officer
Location: Hybrid - Castle Donington or Bristol (initially more office-based for training, then minimum 2 days/week - Monday is team anchor day)
Contract Length: 6 months initially (potential for extension)
Rate: 25.50 per hour PAYE

About the Role

A newly formed regulatory compliance team is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Officer to support the handling of escalated customer complaints. This role involves independently reviewing complex cases, preparing formal responses, and compiling case files for external regulatory bodies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory obligations while maintaining high standards of customer service and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complaints escalated to Stage 3 and Stage 4 of the formal complaints procedure.
• Gather and assess information from internal systems and colleagues to build a comprehensive timeline of events.
• Independently determine whether the organisation's position should be upheld or overruled and propose remedies where appropriate.
• Draft and issue Stage 3 letters to customers, either offering a resolution or placing the case in "deadlock".
• Prepare structured case files for submission to external regulators, including timelines, evidence, and the organisation's final position.
• Maintain accurate records of escalated complaints, including outcomes and regulatory findings.
• Support the wider Regulatory Compliance Team with related duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional correspondence.
• Proven ability to interrogate qualitative information, assess complex scenarios, and make sound decisions.
• Experience in complaint handling, regulatory compliance, or customer resolution roles.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Background in a regulated industry (e.g., utilities, telecoms, financial services).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as the Electricity Act, licence conditions, or regulator guidance.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Officer
Location: Hybrid - Castle Donington or Bristol (initially more office-based for training, then minimum 2 days/week - Monday is team anchor day)
Contract Length: 6 months initially (potential for extension)
Rate: 25.50 per hour PAYE

About the Role

A newly formed regulatory compliance team is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Officer to support the handling of escalated customer complaints. This role involves independently reviewing complex cases, preparing formal responses, and compiling case files for external regulatory bodies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory obligations while maintaining high standards of customer service and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complaints escalated to Stage 3 and Stage 4 of the formal complaints procedure.
• Gather and assess information from internal systems and colleagues to build a comprehensive timeline of events.
• Independently determine whether the organisation's position should be upheld or overruled and propose remedies where appropriate.
• Draft and issue Stage 3 letters to customers, either offering a resolution or placing the case in "deadlock".
• Prepare structured case files for submission to external regulators, including timelines, evidence, and the organisation's final position.
• Maintain accurate records of escalated complaints, including outcomes and regulatory findings.
• Support the wider Regulatory Compliance Team with related duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional correspondence.
• Proven ability to interrogate qualitative information, assess complex scenarios, and make sound decisions.
• Experience in complaint handling, regulatory compliance, or customer resolution roles.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Background in a regulated industry (e.g., utilities, telecoms, financial services).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as the Electricity Act, licence conditions, or regulator guidance.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

A prestigious international Bank is seeking a dynamic individual to join its Compliance area. Your role will involve supporting the Head of Compliance to ensure full adherence to UK regulations and the expectations of local regulators.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing guidance and training to staff regarding compliance and UK Data Protection Regulations, PRA/FCA Outsourcing, third-party risk management and Senior Managers & Certification Regime
li>Conducting compliance monitoring programmes and reporting findings
• Reviewing/maintaining the London office policy & procedure and framework on compliance with UK GDPR/data protection
• Reviewing the London office framework on compliance with PRA/FCA and Senior Managers & Certification Regime
• Assisting business areas with implementation plans for any policy/procedural changes   
< i>Assisting with monitoring activities regarding Conduct Risk, Operational Resilience etc
• Preparing various compliance reports

Your experience must include:  

li>Strong proven experience in regulatory compliance gained within banking – including compliance regarding Data Protection, PRA/FCA Outsourcing and third-party risk management < i>Excellent presentation skills – both oral and written < i>Good understanding of PRA/FCA,  Senior Managers & Certification Regime, regulatory reporting and risk management framework    Strong IT skills   li>A proactive “hands-on” approach, showing initiative to assist with projects

Please note this role will be working 5 days a week in the office for the first month, transitioning to hybrid thereafter (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).