Governance and Compliance Lead

Bolton at Home; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Bolton is seeking a Governance and Compliance Lead to ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance standards. This senior leadership role requires collaboration with the Board and Executive Team to provide strategic advice while promoting a culture of accountability. The successful candidate will manage governance frameworks and regulatory compliance, drive initiatives for effective governance, and engage actively with regulators. Attractive benefits include hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance and compliance roles.
• Ability to lead and shape governance frameworks and policies.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain governance frameworks and policies.
• Provide strategic guidance on compliance matters.
• Oversee Board member recruitment and induction.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Strategic guidance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Governance and Compliance Lead

Location : Bolton

Salary : £71,064 £82,158 (Grade 9)

Contract Type : Permanent, 36 hours per week

Benefits : Hybrid working, generous annual leave, birthday day off and much more

Join our team as Governance and Compliance Lead

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Governance and Compliance Lead to shape our organisations approach to governance, risk, compliance and assurance. This is a senior leadership role that ensures we operate with integrity, transparency and in line with all statutory, legal and regulatory requirements.

You’ll work closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Team, providing strategic advice and assurance, and championing a culture of accountability and high standards. If you're passionate about governance and compliance and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain governance frameworks, policies and internal controls, ensuring high-quality support and assurance for the Board, Committees and senior leaders.
• Provide strategic guidance on governance, legal, regulatory and compliance matters, and oversee Board member recruitment, induction and development.

Manage regulatory compliance and engagement, including preparation for inspections, horizon scanning and maintaining a strong regulatory position with the Regulator...