Director Of Governance and Regulatory Affairs

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Director of Governance & Regulatory Affairs to provide leadership in compliance and governance. This remote role, requiring travel within Leeds, involves overseeing the Governance & Regulatory Affairs team and developing frameworks, policies, and compliance systems. Candidates should have proven leadership in regulated environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for ensuring high standards across the organization. Apply now to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a regulated environment.
• Expertise in governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Governance & Regulatory Affairs team.
• Design and embed governance frameworks, policies, and compliance systems.
• Oversee safeguarding, complaints, regulatory inspections, and risk management.
• Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support operational teams and maintain strong regulator relationships.

Skills

Leadership in a regulated environment

Expertise in governance

Compliance skills

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Overview

Director of Governance & Regulatory Affairs – Location: Remote with travel; Candidate location: Must be within travelling distance of Leeds; Salary: Up to £90,000; Full Time.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic leader to shape governance and regulatory strategy and to lead the Quality and Risk function, ensuring compliance, robust processes, and high standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Governance & Regulatory Affairs team.
• Design and embed governance frameworks, policies, and compliance systems.
• Oversee safeguarding, complaints, regulatory inspections, and risk management.
• Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support operational teams and maintain strong regulator relationships.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in a regulated environment.
• Expertise in governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Must live within travelling distance of Leeds.

Apply now to lead governance excellence and make a real impact!

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