Head of Governance

Description

• Support the executive team with clear, timely governance advice
• Lead our corporate governance strategy and embed it across the business
• Develop frameworks that meet regulatory standards and promote transparency
• Champion ethical decision-making and continuous improvement in governance
• You’ll manage your own diary
• Build strong relationships with board and committee members

Requirements

• Experience supporting boards and developing governance policies
• Experience in corporate governance in a large, complex organisation
• A degree in law, business, public policy or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks

Benefits

• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support
• You’ll work Monday to Friday
• 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”). The option to buy 5 more each year, and 2 paid volunteering days yearly
• You’ll get a car allowance of circa £5000 as part of your remuneration package
• We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance