Interim Head of Governance

Office Angels; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational membership organisation in the medical sector is seeking an Interim Head of Governance to lead governance activities and ensure alignment with compliance requirements. The role requires significant experience in governance and the ability to advise senior stakeholders. This position offers a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to make a significant impact in governance strategies closely aligned with the organisation's objectives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to make a significant impact in governance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in governance within a membership or not-for-profit setting.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on governance-related strategic decisions.
• Strong knowledge of data protection, information governance, and relevant laws.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and formal writing skills.
• Ability to influence and maintain the confidence of senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities to align with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
• Manage and advise on governance structure and best practises.
• Oversee data protection matters, implementing strategies in line with UK GDPR.
• Support the EDI Committee in executing the College's external EDI plan.
• Develop and maintain internal governance systems, policies, and processes.
• Manage committee business effectively, ensuring timely decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Governance team.

Skills

Governance experience

Advising senior stakeholders

Data protection knowledge

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Influencing skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Governance management software

Job description

Job Title: Interim Head of Governance

Location: Hybrid / London

Contract Details: Temporary

Salary: Daily rate up to £425

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent educational membership organisation within the medical sector, dedicated to enhancing governance practises to support its strategic priorities. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and accountability while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive daily rate
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in governance
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities to align with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
• Manage and advise on governance structure and best practises, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory bodies.
• Oversee data protection matters, implementing strategies in line with UK GDPR.
• Support the EDI Committee in executing the College's external EDI plan.
• Develop and maintain internal governance systems, policies, and processes.
• Manage committee business effectively, ensuring timely decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Governance team.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience)

• Significant experience in governance within a membership or not-for-profit setting.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on governance-related strategic decisions.
• Strong knowledge of data protection, information governance, and relevant laws.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and formal writing skills.
• Ability to influence and maintain the confidence of senior stakeholders.

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience)

• Understanding of commercial development impacts within a non-profit context.
• Experience with equality and diversity law and practises.
• Familiarity with the governance of formal meetings.

Technologies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with governance management software is a plus.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this interim role and believe you have the required skills and experience, please submit your CV. Join our client in their mission to uphold exemplary governance standards within the medical sector!

Equal Opportunities

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