Interim Head of Commercial Governance & Transformation

1st Executive Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DV sponsorship available

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd seeks an experienced Head of Commercial Governance for a major UK public sector organisation. The role leads governance across a large, regulated programme, with a ~20-strong multidisciplinary team and ongoing organisational change.

It offers hybrid working near Reading and requires active SC clearance, with DV sponsorship available. The post focuses on embedding governance structures, strengthening assurance and aligning governance with business objectives while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading commercial governance within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, assurance processes and commercial controls.
• Proven ability to shape and embed new operating structures.
• Experience delivering organisational change and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across commercial governance, assurance, risk and policy.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of ~20 professionals.
• Embed a newly implemented organisational structure and establish effective working practices.
• Review and improve governance frameworks and assurance arrangements.
• Engage senior stakeholders to secure adoption of governance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Security clearance

Public sector experience

Programme governance

Job description

1st Executive Ltd seeks an experienced Head of Commercial Governance for a major UK public sector organisation. The role leads governance across a large, regulated programme, with a ~20-strong multidisciplinary team and ongoing organisational change.

It offers hybrid working near Reading and requires active SC clearance, with DV sponsorship available. The post focuses on embedding governance structures, strengthening assurance and aligning governance with business objectives while maintaining a