Interim Head of Governance

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of Governance to support a prominent educational membership organization in London. This temporary role offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate should have extensive governance experience, strong knowledge of data protection, and the capacity to advise senior stakeholders on strategic decisions. Applicants will lead activities to ensure compliance and enhance governance practices within the medical sector.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible working arrangements

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 and relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities to align with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
• Manage governance structure and advise on best practices.
• Oversee data protection matters in line with UK GDPR.

Skills

Governance expertise

Data protection knowledge

Influencing senior stakeholders

Attention to detail

Formal writing 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 practices 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 practices, 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 practices.
• 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!

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.