Strategic Governance Lead: Frameworks & Policy

Civil Aviation Authority; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Corporate Governance Policy & Framework Lead in London/Gatwick to develop and maintain the governance framework, standards and documentation. You will lead policy development, provide guidance to senior leadership, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and public-sector practices.

The role entails maintaining governance assurance, monitoring maturity, and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation, with regular collaboration across

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing, implementing and improving governance frameworks within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience leading governance policy development and framework design.
• Experience providing governance advice and support to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of governance assurance, controls and accountability frameworks.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation, governance requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience leading governance change, improvement or framework development initiatives.
• Knowledge of public sector accountability frameworks and Managing Public Money.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, maintenance and review of the governance framework.
• Develop governance standards, principles and methodologies for decision-making and transparency.
• Maintain governance documentation such as manuals and policy frameworks.
• Provide interpretation and guidance on governance requirements and policies.
• Lead governance assurance methodologies and monitoring approaches.
• Support governance oversight activities and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Governance framework design

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory interpretation

Governance assurance

Change leadership

Public sector governance

Communication skills

Job description

Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Corporate Governance Policy & Framework Lead in London/Gatwick to develop and maintain the governance framework, standards and documentation. You will lead policy development, provide guidance to senior leadership, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and public-sector practices.

The role entails maintaining governance assurance, monitoring maturity, and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation, with regular collaboration across