> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/22423-governance-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/22423-governance-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Governance Lead - **Company:** Water Ltd - **Location:** Stoke-on-Trent, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £26,228.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking Systems, IT Management, Microsoft Office, Software Version Control, Servicenow - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6f73835d78caba3e ## About the Role Do you have experience in ServiceNow?, As Governance Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping Water Plus's technology operations robust, compliant and future-ready. You'll lead governance and risk management activities across Digital, Data and Technology, helping ensure our technology services are resilient, well-controlled and aligned to regulatory and organisational expectations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and highly organised, with a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to identifying risk and improvement opportunities. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, using your communication skills to provide clear insight, build confidence and influence positive outcomes across technical and non-technical teams. This role is also about enabling transformation. You'll help create governance frameworks that support innovation, informed decision-making and safe delivery in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity, strengthening operational resilience, and making a visible impact during a period of change - this is a role where you can truly add value and thrive., * Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Business Administration, or related field. Essential knowledge & skills needed * Experience in IT governance, compliance, or support roles. * Detail-oriented and organised. * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. * Analytical and proactive in identifying risks and improvements. * Comfortable working in a transforming, fast-paced environment. Desirable knowledge & skills * IT governance frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ITIL). * Risk and issue tracking tools (e.g. Jira, ServiceNow). * Documentation and reporting for audits and compliance. * Change and service management processes. * Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. * Understanding of ISO27001, GDPR, and other regulatory standards. * Experience in utilities or regulated industries. * Familiarity with service transition and operational readiness. ## Description * Develops and maintains IT Governance frameworks in alignment with appropriate standards for areas such as risk, architecture and change. * Creates or reviews and manages IT Policies. Coordinates version control, approval routes, and publication to the governance repository. * Maintains documentation and evidence for audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments. Tracks and manages remediation plans for audit findings. * Leads IT Risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning. Maintains the Risk Register and ensures alignment with corporate risk management. * Owns or supports IT Governance Forums, such as Architecture Review Board and Monthly Performance Review. Prepare structured reporting for senior leadership including risk profiles, policy compliance and audit status * Identifies and address weaknesses in governance processes and promotes a culture of compliance and operational rigor., * ability to attend the office Mon- Fri between 8am-5.30pm (required) * right work in UK without employer sponsorship now or future (required) * PC experience and currently use a computer on a daily basis (required) ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Software Rollouts Are a People Problem: Meet the Nine Change Management Monsters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2109-software-rollouts-are-a-people-problem-meet-the-nine-change-management-monsters) - [AI in Production: applied AI & enterprise use cases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100130-ai-in-production-applied-ai-enterprise-use-cases) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)