Strategic Governance Leader - Risk, Audit & Compliance (Hybrid)

Red Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governance consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Governance to oversee governance, risk, and compliance functions. This hybrid role offers strategic and operational leadership with responsibilities including providing board support and managing organizational risk. The ideal candidate should possess strong governance expertise, have experience in a regulated environment, and demonstrate leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with the position having potential to become permanent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory obligations and data protection.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and supporting high-level decision-making.
• Able to lead, influence and develop a team.
• Previous experience within a membership body or charity would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen governance, risk, audit, and compliance functions.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across governance frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to trustees and senior leaders.

Skills

Strong understanding of governance frameworks

Data protection

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision-making support

Education

Governance qualification (such as CGI)

Job description

A leading governance consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Governance to oversee governance, risk, and compliance functions. This hybrid role offers strategic and operational leadership with responsibilities including providing board support and managing organizational risk. The ideal candidate should possess strong governance expertise, have experience in a regulated environment, and demonstrate leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with the position having potential to become permanent.