Head of Governance and Communication

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; England; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Hill is seeking a Head of Governance and Communication for The Rochester Bridge Trust. This senior role involves overseeing governance, strategic communications, and a dedicated team within a historic charity committed to social responsibility. Candidates must bring governance experience and excellent communication skills, contributing to an impactful organization blending tradition with modern initiatives.

Benefits

Great benefits

Working days Monday-Thursday

Flexibility to WFH in the future

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a governance-focused role.
• Strong understanding of the UK charity sector legal frameworks.
• Ability to draft high-quality policies and governance papers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance and trustee services.
• Lead a team ensuring high standards of performance and compliance.
• Manage strategic communications and organizational policies.

Skills

Governance experience

Communication skills

People management

Risk management knowledge

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Rochester Bridge Trust in their search for a Head of Governance and Communication.

The Rochester Bridge Trust is a historic and independent charity that has provided and maintained free-to-use crossings over the River Medway since 1399. Today, it continues this legacy with a net-zero approach and a strong charitable programme supporting engineering education, heritage, and the environment.

AsHead of Governance & Communication, you will join the Senior Management Team and work closely with the Chief Executive (Bridge Clerk) to oversee a broad portfolio—including governance and trustee services, strategic communications, climate action, risk management, and organisational policy. You will be leading a small but dedicated team of professionals, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and delivery across your areas of responsibility.

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in a governance-focused role, including supporting Boards or Trustees at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of the UK charity sector, including Charity Commission guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of drafting policies, governance papers, agendas and minutes to a high standard.
• People management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of risk, environmental reporting, or external comms is highly desirable, but not essential.

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in an organisation that blends tradition with forward-thinking impact.

• Salary £65,000 per annum, plus great benefits.
• Working days Monday- Thursday, (office closed on Fridays)
• Permanent
• Location: Rochester, Kent. On site 4 days a week, with some flexibility to WFH in the future.

For more information, please submit your CV [e-mail]

CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.