Director of Legal and Governance; Maternity Cover

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 We're 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 You'll 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 We're Looking For: A degree or master's 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 You'll 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

Location: London, EC1, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025