Interim Director of Corporate Operations/Services

Morgan Law; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a central government organization in London as an Interim Director of Corporate Services, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring governance and operational compliance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of 15, manage key corporate risks, and drive strategic objectives forward. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in corporate services, preferably within the public sector, and possess a strong financial management background. This is a temporary role for 3 to 6 months, providing a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Broad corporate services experience, preferably in government roles.
• Strong financial management background at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Chief Executive in strategic aims and objectives.
• Accountable for the Corporate Risk Register and its updates.

Skills

Governance

Financial Management

Corporate Services

Risk Management

Job description

Interim Director of Corporate Operations/Services

Work for a central government organisation in Central London as an Interim Director of Corporate Services (3 – 6 months, £80,000 – (phone number removed) pro rata, predominantly wfh).

The Interim Director of Corporate Services will ensure that processes are well-governed, and the working environment is compliant operationally as a good practice arm's length public body employer and service provider.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deputise for the Chief Executive as necessary in taking forward strategic aims and objectives, assuming responsibility for governance, management, and financial performance.
2. Be accountable for the Corporate Risk Register, its development, and the updating of risks, ensuring appropriate mitigations and actions are taken to address risks.
3. Total staff within Corporate Operations: 15
4. Line Manages Heads of Profession for Governance, ICT, Finance, Data Management/Security, Legal Services, and Customer Service.

What we look for

• Ideally Government, if not public sector experience.
• Someone with broad corporate services experience, preferably in government roles.
• Looking for someone with a strong financial management background at the executive level.