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Head of Governance

Espaço 3 Duques

London

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GBP 82,000 - 97,000

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Job summary

Espaço 3 Duques is seeking a Head of Governance to oversee a high-performing governance function, providing strategic guidance to the Council and executive team. The successful candidate will ensure effective decision-making and uphold values of respect and transparency, all within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)

Flexible working arrangements

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Buy/Sell annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance and income protection plan

Staff discounts for eye care and gym membership

Qualifications

Experience as a senior leader or Secretary to a Board or Committee.
Understanding corporate governance and statutory frameworks.
Ability to communicate and build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of secretariat support.
Provide strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team.
Draft high-quality briefing documents for meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

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Salary: £82,222 - £96,731 pa

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Location: London

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader to work closely as a strategic advisor to the Council and Executive team at the GDC. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing corporate governance function in line with our values of respect, transparency, inclusivity and purpose to support robust, effective decision-making at the UK's regulator for the dental team.

As Head of Governance, you will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in corporate governance matters and will lead a team to deliver a strong governance framework, strategic organisational initiatives, and high-quality secretariat support to ensure timely decision making.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

Leading on the delivery of secretariat support, including acting as the Secretary to the Council.
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and leading and motivating your team to deliver a high-quality service.
Providing strategic advice and assurance to the Executive Leadership Team in relation to all governance matters.
Drafting high quality briefing documents, including for formal meetings, and proactively identifying, and suggesting solutions for organisational issues.
Developing a strategic forward work plan for the Council, its Committees and the Executive Leadership Team.
Leading the delivery of key programmes of work in respect of Board development and reviews into the effectiveness of the Council and its Committees.
Leading the appointments, reappointments and induction process for the Council and its Committees.
Overseeing the delivery of our corporate governance policy framework, such as managing conflicts of interest, corporate complaints and priority correspondence.
Overseeing the delivery of effective Executive support for the Chair, Chief Executive and Executive Director, Legal & Governance.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of:

Working as a senior leader and/or as Secretary to a Board, Committee or Executive.
Thinking strategically and keeping abreast of policy, political and legislative developments to inform and prioritise the organisation's work.
Understanding and applying corporate governance and legal processes, working within statutory frameworks.
Demonstrating positive behaviours and values whilst leading and overseeing the delivery of continuous change and improvement.
Communicating, influencing and developing and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

The GDC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, that provides an environment that reflects our values and culture and allows employees to flourish.

To support this, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, including flexible working arrangements from day one and employee networks that aid growth and development.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

27 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) - rising to 30 days (plus 8 bank holidays) after 2 years' service
Flexi-time scheme
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Buy/Sell annual leave
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years' service.
Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy
Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership

We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

How To Apply

For further details about the role and to apply please click the apply button.

As part of your supporting statement, please expand on how you meet the criteria within the job description which is attached.

Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 09 July 2025.

Please note that we reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please no agencies unless instructed otherwise.

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