Head of Governance & Compliance
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £63000-67000
Location: Hybrid/Gloucesterhire (2-3 days per week on site in Gloucestershire)
A leading Public Sector organisation is seeking a senior leader to take on the role of Head of Governance & Compliance. This strategic role provides organisation-wide oversight of governance, risk, information management, compliance and business continuity. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Officer, you will help shape corporate governance and support effective decision-making across the organisation.
The Role
You will:
* Lead internal control and governance processes, including the organisation's risk management framework.
* Oversee audit and compliance activity.
* Provide senior oversight of information governance, information security and data protection frameworks.
* Maintain key governance documentation, including policies, risk registers and business continuity plans.
* Lead the organisation's Business Continuity arrangements.
* Advise senior leaders on organisational risk and compliance matters.
* Manage relationships with national regulatory, audit and inspection bodies.
* Oversee internal audit planning with the CFO.
* Lead insurance arrangements.
* Chair governance and risk boards and act as Deputy SIRO.
* Manage a multi-disciplinary department of around 40 staff.
Please note: You'll need to meet the role's security clearance requirements, including five years of UK residency, no criminal convictions and a stable financial history. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply at your earliest convenience.