Director of Legal & Governance (Maternity Cover)
Up to 90,000 + Car allowance
Home-based with some travel
Full-time 10-month contract Flexible working available
Were seeking a confident, highly experienced governance professional to join us in a Director-level position leading our legal, governance, procurement, data protection, and quality assurance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal executive role that sits on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and oversight.
What Youll Be Doing:
* Serving as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth running of the Board and Committees
* Acting as the Data Protection Officer, leading GDPR compliance and data strategy
* Providing strategic leadership on legal, procurement, governance, and risk matters
* Supporting high-level decision-making with the CEO, Board, and Executive team
* Overseeing supplier contracts, procurement processes, and legal due diligence
* Leading risk and quality assurance frameworks that safeguard organisational resilience
* Acting as an internal consultant and advisor across all compliance functions
What Were Looking For:
* A degree or masters in Law, Governance, Business or Finance, or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification
* Experience in a Company Secretary or Board Secretary role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector
* Strong understanding of governance frameworks, legal risk, and regulatory compliance
* Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with a collaborative, service-minded approach
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels
What Youll Receive:
* Competitive salary and car allowance
* Generous pension contribution
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service
* Home office set-up support & company tech
* Flexible holiday purchase scheme
* Cycle to work & e-car lease schemes
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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