Governance Manager

Head of Governance Manchester - Hybrid 2 days a weekSalary - Up to £115,000 + Amazing BenefitsI'm currently partnering with a highly regarded UK technology-led organisation that's looking to appoint an experienced Head of IT to lead and mature its IT governance capability.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating across technology, risk, compliance and senior leadership, driving governance, quality and continuous improvement across a complex technology estate.The OpportunityReporting into senior technology leadership, you'll take ownership of the organisation's IT governance framework, ensuring technology services are well controlled, compliant and aligned with business objectives. You'll work closely with Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams, influencing governance across the wider business.This is a strategic leadership role with real ownership and visibility.What You'll Be DoingEstablish and continuously improve the IT governance frameworkDrive governance, controls and risk management across TechnologyLead internal and external IT auditsOversee IT quality assurance and testing governanceChampion data governance, ownership and data quality initiativesManage technology policies, standards and operational controlsOversee IT budgets alongside senior stakeholdersReview supplier, licence and contract governanceDrive continual improvement across technology processesBuild strong relationships with executive stakeholders across the businessWhat We're Looking ForIT GovernanceIT RiskIT AuditTechnology ControlsInformation GovernanceData GovernanceQuality Assurance / Testing GovernanceISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and/or COBITBudget ownership and supplier managementOperating within a complex or regulated environmentWe're looking for someone who can combine strong governance expertise with excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness.Why Apply?Strategic leadership positionSignificant influence across TechnologyHybrid workingCompetitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefitsOpportunity to shape governance within a growing technology functionHigh levels of autonomy and ownershipIf you're an experienced leader looking to shape the future of a growing technology business while leading exceptional teams, we'd love to hear from you!