Director of Legal and Governance (Mat Cover)

ECITB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ECITB seeks a Director of Legal and Governance for maternity cover, offering a competitive salary and flexible working. This is an essential executive role ensuring legal compliance and governance, with responsibilities including secretarial duties and oversight of the organisation's commercial activities. The candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Company laptop & mobile provided

25 days holiday increasing to 30

Flexible holiday purchase scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave

Home office set-up support

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretary role or charity Board Secretary.
• Understanding governance practices in public or not-for-profit sectors.
• Proven ability to manage legal, procurement and risk functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective operation of the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Oversee the organisation's commercial activity and procurement processes.
• Lead compliance with GDPR as Data Protection Officer.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Law, Governance, Business, Finance or related field

Part/full qualification with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI)

Tools

GDPR Compliance

Job description

Director of Legal and Governance - Maternity Cover
Up to £90,000 and Car Allowance £7,965 (depending on experience)

37.5 hours per week; flexible working opportunities available

Generous pension contribution

Home based with some UK-wide travel.

Closing Date: Monday 14th July

This Executive-level role is vital to maintaining the organisation's high standards of governance, legal compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, the postholder acts as:

• Board Secretary, ensuring the effective operation of the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and Council.
• Senior Officer accountable for the direction and governance of the organisation's commercial activity, overseeing key contractual and procurement processes.
• Data Protection Officer (DPO), leading compliance with GDPR and promoting strong data governance across the organisation.

The role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and line-manages small specialist teams across legal, governance, procurement, quality assurance, and data protection functions.

For more information about the role and its responsibilities, view the role profile here.

About you

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Finance, or a related field, or part/full qualification with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), with relevant experience in a Company Secretary or charity Board Secretary role.
• Experience in the public or not-for-profit sector is advantageous.
• Understanding of governance practices within public, charitable, or not-for-profit sectors, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and maintain trust across a variety of internal and external audiences, including Board members, stakeholders, and staff.
• Proven ability to manage responsibilities across legal, procurement and risk functions, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to governance, compliance, and budgetary oversight.
• Proactive and self-directed, with strong problem-solving and planning skills, capable of independently identifying issues, developing solutions, and delivering results to meet objectives.

What we offer

• Company laptop & mobile provided.
• 25 days holiday including Christmas closure, rising to 30 over the first five years' service.
• Generous pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes.
• Flexible holiday purchase scheme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave.
• Home office set-up support.

About us

The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines.

We invest about £28 million each year to support skills development within the industry. We are funded by a statutory levy paid by employers and use this to drive up skill levels and fund training that would otherwise not take place.

Along with the education sector, government and employers, we work to ensure the UK has workers with the skills to meet the needs of the engineering construction industry.

The ECITB is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all individuals, particularly those underrepresented in the engineering construction industry. We aim to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process and offer flexible working, alternative application methods, different interview formats, and reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if you require any support.

Our values: About the ECITB - ECITB