Director of Compliance & Governance

New Start; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Director of Compliance to provide corporate leadership for governance, risk and assurance across the organisation in London. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this strategic role interfaces with auditors, inspectors and regulators to ensure robust governance and delivery of statutory obligations.

The role focuses on organisational oversight, assurance and continuous improvement, coordinating responses to external audits,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in governance, compliance, assurance or risk.
• Experience working with auditors, regulators or inspection bodies.
• Track record of strengthening governance and assurance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to influence at executive and political levels.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building.
• Commitment to integrity, learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate response to external audit recommendations and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure learning is embedded and translated into organisational improvement.
• Strengthen assurance maturity and culture of accountability and transparency.
• Provide strategic advice and challenge to Members and senior leaders.
• Lead governance, risk and assurance framework oversight.

Skills

Governance

Compliance leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Director of Compliance to provide corporate leadership for governance, risk and assurance across the organisation in London. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this strategic role interfaces with auditors, inspectors and regulators to ensure robust governance and delivery of statutory obligations.

The role focuses on organisational oversight, assurance and continuous improvement, coordinating responses to external audits,