Associate Director Governance

Pertemps; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable membership organization is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Governance to lead and enhance governance, risk, audit, and compliance functions. This role demands strong governance expertise and the ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. The ideal candidate will be capable of leading teams and influencing high-level decision-making. A governance qualification or equivalent experience is highly desirable. This opportunity offers a hybrid working model and a chance to impact organizational integrity and success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in governance, risk, audit, and compliance functions.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Previous experience within a membership body or charity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen governance, risk, audit, and compliance functions.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across governance frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to trustees, senior leaders, and volunteers.

Skills

Strong understanding of governance frameworks

Comfortable working with senior stakeholders

Able to lead and influence a team

Education

Governance qualification (such as CGI) or equivalent experience

Job description

Associate Director of Governance

Location: Hybrid – Central London & Home Working

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Interim position: 1 year (strong potential to become permanent)

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Governance to lead and strengthen our governance, risk, audit and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this senior role provides strategic and operational leadership across governance frameworks, board and committee support, organisational risk management, internal audit, data protection and regulatory compliance. Acting as a trusted advisor to trustees, senior leaders and volunteers, the post holder will ensure robust, transparent and effective decision-making that supports members, upholds public trust and enables organisational impact.

The successful candidate will bring strong governance expertise, credibility at board level and experience operating within a professional body, membership, charity or similarly regulated environment. They will be comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, leading teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement.

This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape governance culture, safeguard organisational integrity and contribute meaningfully to the long‑term success of a respected membership organisation.

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory obligations and data protection
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and supporting high‑level decision‑making
• Able to lead, influence and develop a team
• Governance qualification (such as CGI) or equivalent experience highly desirable

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across different areas, influencing strategy, and improving processes at an organisational level. Previous experience within a membership body or charity would be an advantage.

If this sounds like the right move for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV for immediate review.