Head of Governance & Compliance — Charity

Work Avenue; East Ham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Avenue's client, a community organisation, seeks a Head of Governance to lead governance, compliance and organisational assurance, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance as the organisation grows. You will chair the Governance and Compliance Team, oversee risk management, safeguarding, data protection, policy management and regulatory affairs, advising the COO, senior leaders, and trustees.

Strong track record in charity governance, DSAR handling, and working with regulators is essential;

Qualifications

• Significant experience in governance, compliance, legal, risk, assurance or related disciplines.
• Experience advising senior leaders, trustees, boards or governance committees.
• Experience developing and managing governance, risk or compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading teams and managing organisational change and improvement.
• Experience completing DSAR responses.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies (e.g. Charity Commission or ICO).
• Strong understanding of legal, regulatory and governance requirements in charity/public or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop governance and compliance framework.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, charitable and organisational requirements.
• Draft, review and maintain governance documentation.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership, trustees and board committees.
• Provide governance advice and assurance to senior leaders and trustees.
• Support Audit and Risk Committee and other governance forums.
• Carry out internal investigations on governance and compliance matters.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Policy drafting

Stakeholder management

DSAR responses

Education

Professional qualification in law/governance

Job description

Work Avenue's client, a community organisation, seeks a Head of Governance to lead governance, compliance and organisational assurance, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance as the organisation grows. You will chair the Governance and Compliance Team, oversee risk management, safeguarding, data protection, policy management and regulatory affairs, advising the COO, senior leaders, and trustees.

Strong track record in charity governance, DSAR handling, and working with regulators is essential;