Governance & Controls Officer

Job Title: Governance & Controls Officer

Location: Remote (1-2 times per month in Leeds)

Contract Type: 6 months with scope to extend

For a leading energy company, we are seeking a Governance & Controls Officer to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring effective project management governance and controls within the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to implement and maintain governance frameworks that support strategic objectives. The position requires a strong understanding of project management principles, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to analyse and manipulate data efficiently.

As part of a dynamic team, the Governance & Controls Officer will contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices, while also supporting administrative functions that enable smooth operational workflows.

Role Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project management governance frameworks across the organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Analyse and manipulate data in Excel to support decision-making processes.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of governance frameworks and suggest improvements.
• Support senior management with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Maintain and organise project documentation, records, and compliance files.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes are audit-ready.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and dashboards for management and stakeholders.
• Manage routine communications, such as governance updates, reminders, and compliance notices.
• Track deadlines, follow-ups, and action items to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills & Experience

• Good understanding of project management governance and controls.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to manipulate data in Excel effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with a systematic approach to work.
• Strong administrative capabilities, including document management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving.

If you're ready to bring your governance expertise to the forefront and contribute to a sustainable energy future, we want to hear from you!

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