Director of Risk & Governance

Venture Recruitment Partners; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance to oversee critical functions in a large organisation on the South Coast. This role involves leading regulatory compliance, developing governance frameworks, and advising Board-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar position and be a credible leader. Benefits include remote working, a 10% pension, and life assurance, making this an attractive opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

Remote working

10% pension

Life assurance

PMI

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar position for a large, complex organisation.
• Credible leader used to advising Board level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance and governance standards for the organisation.
• Oversee governance servicing for the Board and Committees.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks and policies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance standards

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

CGIUKI qualification or equivalent

Job description

Director of Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance

Reports to: CEO

On behalf of a large, growing organisation on the South Coast, Chilworth Partnership are seeking an executive level Risk and Governance professional with a proven track record of delivering strategy. Reporting to the Board, the Director of Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance will oversee four critical functions, with responsibility for a large team.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead regulatory compliance, governance standards and statutory adherence across the organisation, embedding requirements into operations, assurance and strategic planning.
• Oversee all governance servicing for the Group Board, Committees and Executive Board, ensuring effective agendas, papers, minutes and annual governance planning.
• Direct the Company Secretariat and ensure delivery of statutory and regulatory obligations across all entities.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks and policies that enable strong decision-making and assurance.
• Provide strategic regulatory leadership and act as a key contact for the RSH, FCA, Charities Commission and other regulators.
• Lead policy development, ensuring alignment with legislation, regulatory expectations and sector best practice, while anticipating emerging regulatory and policy trends.
• Oversee GDPR compliance through responsibility for the Data Protection Officer function.
• Lead anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention.
• Produce and present reports and assurance updates to the Board, Committees and Executive Leadership Team.

About you:

• CGIUKI qualification desirable or equivalent level of experience.
• Proven track record in a similar position for a large, complex organisation.
• A credible leader used to advising Board level stakeholders.

Benefits / Additional Information:

• Remote working
• 10% pension
• Life assurance
• PMI

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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