Governance Manager

Role: Governance Manager

Location: Hybrid, based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 range

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning us to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

Our General Counsel directorate plays a pivotal role in enabling confident, transparent and accountable decision‑making across the organisation. The Governance team ensures we operate with clarity, integrity and pace, shaping the structures and processes that help the business scale safely and effectively.

We’re looking for a Governance Manager to support our Company Secretary and help shape a best‑in‑class governance function. As part of a small, high‑impact team, you’ll strengthen the quality of our statutory compliance, internal governance frameworks and entity management as our organisation scales.

We’ll need you to lead and enhance governance activity by:

• Lead end‑to‑end statutory entity management, including maintaining accurate records, statutory registers and Companies House filings.
• Strengthen and embed internal governance frameworks such as Delegations of Authority, Terms of Reference and decision‑making controls.
• Support effective internal governance meetings by coordinating high‑quality papers, tracking decisions, and improving processes and templates.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance documentation, reporting, controls and assurance.
  
  

Essential Skills & Qualifications

This is a high‑profile role where you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical judgement and excellent communication skills, as well as:

• A CGI Chartered Governance qualification (fully qualified preferred; part‑qualified considered).

Experience managing statutory entities, corporate records and governance processes.

Knowledge of governance frameworks, delegations, compliance controls and company secretarial practices.

Confidence using governance or board‑portal tools (e.g., Diligent).

What’s in it for you?

We anticipate a salary of £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring, alongside a strong benefits package including bonus potential, generous leave, pension, healthcare and ongoing professional development. You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation with opportunities to shape governance in a scaling, high‑impact business.

Detailed Benefits Including

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
  
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
  
  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check