Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk

Leeds Hospitals Charity; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds Hospitals Charity is seeking a Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk to ensure compliance with legislation and support governance structures. This permanent role, offering flexible and part-time working, involves monitoring legislative compliance and advising staff on governance matters. The successful candidate will possess qualifications in corporate governance and excellent communication skills, contributing to the charity's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Volunteering days

Access to online Learning & Development

Management training

Pension scheme

Annual pay review

Health & wellbeing support

Life Insurance

NHS Blue Light Discount

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Boards and committees.
• Knowledge of governance practices and data protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the operation of governance structures, including Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Articles of Association and manage governance documentation.
• Develop mechanisms for legislative and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

High integrity

Tact

Diplomacy

Discretion

Education

Qualification or experience in corporate governance

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk

Working Hours:

22.5 hours per week (Flexible and part-time working offered by agreement)

Salary:

£56,000 - £62,000 per annum (FTE)

Contract:

Permanent

Deadline:

Monday 16th June 2025

Telephone Screening:

CVs will be considered as received. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone.

Interviews to take place:

Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th July 2025

Location:

Leeds Hospitals Charity offices with the option to work from home.

Leeds Hospitals Charity values diversity and inclusion, embracing Leeds’ multicultural community. We are committed to equality and supporting hospital communities.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, this role ensures compliance with legislation and regulations, maintaining public trust and best practices. Responsibilities include monitoring legislative compliance and supporting governance structures.

The Person Will

• Facilitate the operation of governance structures, including Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Articles of Association and manage governance documentation.
• Maintain registers related to governance and respond to information requests.
• Support Trustee induction and review governance policies.
• Develop mechanisms for legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Advise staff on compliance matters and lead whistleblowing arrangements.
• Manage key registers and declarations.
• Support the Governance, Compliance and Risk Officer and contribute to strategic projects.
• Support other duties related to governance, compliance, and risk.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualification or experience in corporate governance.
• Experience supporting Boards and committees.
• Knowledge of governance practices and data protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High integrity, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteering days and access to online Learning & Development.
• Management training, pension scheme, annual pay review.
• Health & wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Additional benefits: Life Insurance, Cyclescheme, Car Lease, NHS Blue Light Discount.