Head of Governance - Charity Sector - Central London / Hybrid - up to £85k - 1 year FTC
We’re looking for an ICSA part/fully qualified Head of Governance, with proven experience working in governance roles within the charity / non-profit sectors, to join a successful organisation in Central London on a 1 year FTC.
The Head of Governance will oversee and lead the organisation’s work streams spanning governance, compliance, audit and risk, therefore we’re looking for someone with in-depth experience leading on governance, risk management, data protection / GDPR regulations and compliance requirements.
The role: This is a 12m FTC starting imminently, with the possibility that the contract could be extended or converted to a permanent position.
Key responsibilities as the Head of Governance will include:
* Leading the work streams spanning governance, compliance, audit and risk
* Developing and maintaining effective governance arrangements in relation to best practice guidance from the Charity Commission
* Managing the election process for Trustees and Council including support and advice to the Nominations Committee
* Overseeing the processes for identifying, reporting and mitigating risks for the organisation
* Managing internal audit programmes
* Devising a cycle of continuous improvement and clearly communicating across workstreams
* Acting as the Data Protection Officer and leading the process to ensure company-wide compliance with GDPR and other legislative requirements
* Leading on the management of the corporate risk register
* Overseeing the ‘Business Continuity Plan’ and undertaking periodic assessments, providing recommendations when required
* Preparing governance, risk and compliance budgets, forecasts and plans
* Researching, developing and implementing systems to improve the governance and compliance function’s effectiveness
* Leading the risk, governance and compliance team
And much more!
What we’re looking for:
* ICSA part or fully qualified governance qualification (or similar)
* Proven experience working in governance within a charity
* In-depth experience of charity regulation, governance and constitutional matters
* Strong working knowledge and application of GDPR regulations and compliance requirements
* Agile or Prince 2 project management
* Experience leading on risk management and data protection is highly advantageous
* Experience delivering a business continuity programme is sought
* Strong and effective communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally
* Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
* Good commercial acumen with the ability to make recommendations for business focused solutions
* Experience in systems improvement and implementation is beneficial
* A proactive, results-driven self-starter
* IT literate with strong MS Office
Interested in this Head of Governance contract role?
If you have the knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience we’re looking for and are available imminently to undertake a 12m FTC, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please submit your CV, quoting ‘DH - Head of Governance - 12m FTC’