Corporate Ethics Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Corporate Ethics Lead in Reading to drive the conflicts of interest agenda across the Defra group. The role involves managing processes related to Business Interests, Gifts and Hospitality, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience in compliance and ethics management, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to upholding ethical standards within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance and ethics management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess potential conflicts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conflicts of interest processes across the Defra group.
• Manage end-to-end processes related to Business Interests, Gifts and Hospitality.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and ethical standards.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing Business Management Team committed to delivering efficient and sustainable solutions across the Defra group. As a Corporate Ethics Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with policies related to conflicts of interest, while actively identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Corporate Ethics within Defra primarily focuses on managing conflicts of interest and ensuring compliance with relevant governance frameworks. This includes oversight of processes for staff currently in post, as well as those exiting the organisation. In addition, the role supports Defra’s commitment to the transparency agenda, which requires the publication of data for senior staff in line with government standards.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and confident Corporate Ethics Lead to oversee and drive the conflicts of interest agenda across the Defra group. This pivotal role involves managing end-to-end processes related to:

• Business Interests
• Gifts and Hospitality
• Business Appointment Rules (BAR)
• Transparency Returns

You will be responsible for assessing potential conflicts and determining whether they pose a risk to the Defra group, ensuring ethical standards are upheld across all activities.