Business Manager – Governance and Risk

Scottish Development International

Business Manager specializing in governance and risk management for SAAS in a fast-paced environment. Leading coordination and support across senior leadership teams and related activities.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,767 - £45,472 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication capabilities, with a focus on governance coordination, risk management, and supporting senior stakeholders. Proficient in producing clear reports and summaries while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Governance CoordinationRisk ManagementReport WritingStakeholder SupportBusiness Continuity Documentation

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Hard Skills

Risk Register ManagementAudit TrackingBusiness ManagementGovernance SupportCoordination

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedDetail-OrientedAbility to Work Under PressureTime Management

Tools & Technologies

PowerBI

Industry Keywords

Corporate SupportBusiness EnvironmentGovernance ActivityAudit RecommendationsOrganizational Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the coordination of governance activity, including agendas, papers and forward plans
Ensuring the good management of SAAS’ risk registers, and regular risk reporting to SAAS’ Executive Team and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Help maintain and update business continuity documentation and directorate plans
Ensure SAAS’ audit recommendations are completed promptly, and wider audit activity is accurately tracked
Track organisational actions and follow up updates with teams to support timely delivery
Prepare clear summaries, briefings and updates to support senior colleagues, including using PowerBI and other systems
Act as a helpful point of contact for governance-related and corporate queries
Contribute to improving templates, trackers and ways of working to support efficiency
Provide flexible support to agreed corporate priorities during peak periods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a business management, corporate support, coordination or governance-related role
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced business environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing clear reports, summaries and business communications
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
Experience supporting senior colleagues or stakeholders in a professional environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

A wide range of employee benefits
Flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role
Supportive and inclusive working environment