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Governance Business Partner
Governance Business Partner – Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent upon experience) + a health cash plan saving you over £1,140 a year.
Role Type:
- Permanent
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Work Pattern:
- Hybrid: 2 days in office, rest from home.
About the Role
You’ll shape how governance works across a large, complex organisation. This role places you close to senior teams, Boards and committees, where your work directly impacts decision-making and business growth. If you’re ready to transition from process-oriented tasks to influential engagement and see your contributions align with the entire business strategy, this is your next career step.
Responsibilities
- Support Boards and committees in planning, preparing, and facilitating effective meetings.
- Prepare clear and concise agendas, supporting papers, minutes, and action trackers for decisions.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with executions and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Ensure governance policies, registries, and processes remain current and compliant.
- Oversee audits, returns, and regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate governance documentation.
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Key Requirements
- Strong expertise in governance, risk, or compliance (essential).
- Proficiency in supporting Boards, senior committees, or governance-related meetings in a professional manner.
- Excellent writing skills to craft accurate meeting minutes and polished reports.
- Remarkable organisation and multitasking abilities to confidently prioritise workload.
- Approachable way of building relationships while striving to exercise balance with constructive challenge.
Why Join Us
The Governance Business Partner plays a cross-organisation role—driving visibility, influence, and variety into daily work. You’ll:
- Develop trusted connections with senior leadership while expanding your expertise in governance, risk, and compliance.
- Benefit from a strong commitment to career development, including training and mentorship.
- Be part of Home Group—a UK “Great Place to Work”, prioritising inclusion, wellbeing, and diversity networks.
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Benefits Package
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Competitive salary with additional health cash savings equating to £1,140 per year.
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34 days leave (pro-rated) including bank holidays + a “Me Day” personal day.
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Pension match (up to 7% basic salary) with life assurance valued at 3× salary.
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Health cash plan covering dental, optical care, and wellness therapies.
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Career path opportunities with targeted training and professional development.
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Additional commercial benefits, including supermarket discounts and promotional support.
Note on Work Structure
Operates: Monday to Friday, under a hybrid working pattern (📍 2 office days/week in Newcastle).
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