Full job description

What You’ll Be Doing


The Governance Advisor will report directly to Senior Governance Manager and will be responsible for:


*Act as the main point of contact for conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, business case processes, legal requests, legal monitoring, and other governance and compliance matters.
*Advise colleagues on the business case portal and manage its ongoing administration.
*Process legal requests and support the management of the associated external contract.
*Lead legal horizon scanning and work closely with internal subject matter experts.
*Maintain the corporate policy framework, ensuring policies are up to date, accessible, and reviewed in line with schedule.
*Attend governance meetings in person and virtually, taking accurate minutes and supporting related activity such as pre-briefs where required.
*Prepare and circulate papers for governance meetings in a timely manner.
*Maintain the board software portal and support the management of the associated contract.
*Manage governance intranet pages, ensuring content remains accurate and current.
*Provide wider administrative support, including maintaining decision logs, booking meetings, arranging logistics, and supporting ad hoc projects.


What You’ll Bring


To be successful in this role, you’ll need:


*Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail.
*A good understanding of, or genuine interest in, corporate governance and a willingness to develop professionally in this area.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and minute-taking.
*Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
*Confident IT skills, including the ability to learn, use, and administer new systems.
*Experience of minute-taking in formal meetings would be advantageous.
*Previous governance experience within a public sector environment would be beneficial.
*Experience managing databases or organisation-wide software would be desirable.
*Ability to work independently while also building effective working relationships with colleagues across the organisation.


About Us



MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.


Our values guide how we work together:
*Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
*Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
*Transforming – creating impact that truly matters


We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.


What We Offer
*30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
*Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%)
*Season ticket loan
*Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
*Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
*Life assurance
*EAP Assist & Life
*Enhanced family and sick pay
*2 paid volunteering days
*Recognition scheme
*Retail discounts portal


Flexible Working


We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford-based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.


Career Development
We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.


Important Information About Applying
*Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
*MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.




Reserve List: If you’re successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.




If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact . If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.


Our Recruitment Process


We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:


Step 1: CV Submission


Applications open: 13^th November 2026


Closing date: 29^th November 2026


To apply, please submit:
*An up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job specification.
*A cover letter of no more than 500 words on how you skills and experiences meet the essential criteria of the job specification


Step 2: Telephone Interview


Taking place between: 16^th November – 01^st December 2026
*Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role.


Step 3: Final Stage Interview


Scheduled for: 11^th December 2026


(please note all dates are subject to change)


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final-stage interview via TEAMS


The interview will last approximately one hour and will be conducted by a panel of three interviewers. As part of the assessment, candidates will be asked to participate in a competency-based interview designed to explore their experience, skills, behaviours, and alignment with the requirements of the role.


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