Governance Manager

Key accountabilities Develop and maintain elements of the Estates Governance Framework, supporting the Governance and Risk Lead in managing the framework overallSupport the Governance and Risk Lead in reviewing and suggesting improvements to the Estates Governance and Control Framework to ensure it supports Estates strategy and remains a value-add tool for Estates (including supporting Estates supply chain governance forums) This includes leading an Estates Governance Network Group to support cross-collaboration and sharing of best practiceBusiness management support for various high-level governance meetings (currently the Capital Projects Board), including (as required) coordinating with key stakeholders, chasing and updating action points, agreeing and following up agenda itemsLead or support the development of new governance processes and frameworks for individual delivery projects and operational teamsCreate and analyse governance MI and feedback to ensure Estates programme governance remains fit for purposePrepare reports on governance MI through various mediums, to a cross section of stakeholders including senior leadersSupport the drive to ensure that Estates, and the Department, is compliant with cross-government governance and risk management standards and principles (e.g. Corporate Governance in Central Government Departments: Code of Good Practice, Government Functional Standards, etc.)Support with governance elements of supplier or internal audits and support the wider Governance and Control Team with compliance related activitiesLead the development, oversight and management of the Estates Registered File policy and process, including matrix management of the team pool HEO and analysis of the resulting recorded MIWorking alongside the departments data SMEs, ensure all governance related documentation is correctly used and stored in line with DWP policiesAlongside the Estates Risk Manager, deputise for the Governance and Risk Lead when requiredSupport the drive within Estates that seeks to prove that effective and proportionate governance of organisations, programmes and projects reinforces delivery of objectives and achievement of business or programme plansLead the management and oversight of the Estates Personal Property Damage Claim policy and processLead the development and maintenance of the Estates Governance SharePoint site, including alignment with other SharePoint sites on the Estates SharePoint HubKeep aware of regulatory developments within or outside of the Department as well as evolving best practices in governance across Government and the private sectorKeep aware of the over-all Estates Business Plan and project delivery plans to ensure that relevant and proportionate governance is in place