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Sponsor governance & responsibility matrix
Make ownership and deputy cover visible across every sponsor control.
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Sponsor governance & responsibility matrix
Make ownership and deputy cover visible across every sponsor control.
Status: Working draft for internal adaptation · Version 1.0 · 4 November 2026
Use role names, aliases and evidence references. Keep personal case material in your organisation’s controlled systems.
| Review area | Your entry | Evidence / owner |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor scope Record the legal entity, routes, sites and review period. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Accountable sponsor lead Identify the senior decision maker and the basis of their authority. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Operational owners Allocate HR/admissions, reporting, records, payroll/engagement and oversight. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Deputies and absence cover Name role-based deputies and document when authority transfers. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| SMS access review Record eligible user roles, access review date and MFA readiness. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Escalation thresholds Define which concerns require immediate senior or specialist review. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Training and assurance Set induction, refresher and sample-review expectations. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Approval and next review Record approver, date, open items and scheduled review. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
Completion and sign-off
Prepared by [role] · Reviewed by [role] · Approved on [date] · Next review [date]
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