Director of Governance and Risk - 12 Months FTC (30 hours per week) -Remote

Mary's Meals; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 44,895 - 54,872; Full time

Job summary

A leading international NGO is seeking a Director of Governance and Risk for a 12-month contract in Glasgow. This role involves providing strategic leadership across governance, risk, and compliance while managing high-performing teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in governance or risk in international contexts and possess outstanding communication skills. The position supports the mission of the organization and offers a salary of £49,884 annually.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in governance or risk in an international context.
• Proven ability to operate in culturally diverse environments.
• Expertise in risk management and knowledge of legal frameworks.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance, risk and assurance strategy.
• Embed a culture of risk awareness and compliance.
• Oversee legal and corporate governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic oversight of security and crisis management.
• Support the Board with high standards of governance.

Skills

Leadership in governance

Risk management

Strategic oversight

Communication skills

Team building

Job description

Director of Governance and Risk - 12 Months FTC (30 hours per week) - Remote

We are recruiting for an inspirational, experienced and impactful leader to join Mary's Meals International as our Director of Governance & Risk on a 12‑month fixed term contract (30 hours per week). You will work alongside the Chief People & Governance Officer and be part of the People & Governance Leadership Team and the Global Leadership Council. The role involves strategic leadership across risk, legal, governance, security, support services and assurance.

Key Priorities

• Lead the governance, risk and assurance strategy to support Mary's Meals’ mission.
• Embed a culture of risk awareness and compliance across the global network.
• Oversee legal, regulatory, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic oversight of security, crisis management and insurance arrangements.
• Support the Board and senior leadership teams with clear advice and high standards of governance.
• Lead, inspire and develop high‑performing teams across the directorate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience in governance, risk, legal or audit in an international context, ideally with an NGO or complex global organisation.
• Proven ability to operate across culturally diverse, networked environments.
• Expertise in risk management, with additional knowledge of legal frameworks, corporate governance, audit or security considered a plus.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and trust at all levels.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach combined with strategic vision and sound judgement.
• Track record of building, leading and motivating multi‑disciplinary teams in a collaborative, values‑driven culture.
• Deep alignment with Mary's Meals mission and values.

Additional Information

Eligibility: Must be UK based or willing to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent. Salary for UK candidates is £49,884 (£62,355 FTE) plus benefits.

To apply, send your CV and a short covering note (no more than 1 page) explaining why you are a great fit for this role. Closing date for applications is Sunday, 14 December 2025. The vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.