Strategic Governance Lead

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Goldsmiths, University of London Full time

At Goldsmiths, University of London, we pride ourselves on being a world-leading centre of educational excellence. Our research is addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, and we offer a transformative experience to our diverse community of students.

We are seeking an exceptional governance leader to join our senior management team as University Secretary. As a key member of the team, you will ensure that our internal governance structures are robust, efficient, and transparent. You will provide support for the Chair and University Council, setting the highest standards of corporate governance in line with our charter, statutes, and practice within the higher education sector.

An experienced governance leader, you will bring a developed understanding of how effective governance structures and processes can support the effective running of a university or institution with a similar level of complexity. You will have outstanding communication and political skills, with an understanding of operating within a highly regulated environment, and experience working constructively with regulatory and statutory bodies gained in a leadership role in higher education or an equivalent environment.

The salary range for this role is approximately £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for governance and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an exercise that has the power to have a transformative impact on our governance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class institution and make a meaningful contribution to its success.

To be considered for this role, please submit your application, which should include a full CV detailing your professional qualifications and experience, accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how you meet the candidate specification outlined in this document, why this appointment is of interest, and what you believe you can bring to the role.



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Governance Lead to join our team at Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective Global IT and OT governance framework aligned with organisational goals and objectives.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Global IS Governance Lead to join our team. This is a permanent position and can be based in Aberdeen or London. A hybrid working arrangement is available.


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time

    Job Title: Strategic Lead for Clinical GovernanceJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Governance Specialist to lead our clinical governance agenda and develop robust systems in clinical governance and quality.Key Responsibilities:Lead the creation, design, delivery, and evaluation of a new Clinical Governance...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Joseph Rowntree Foundation Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Strategic Governance Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Group CEO and Managing Director of JRHT, overseeing the Group's specialist governance, planning, performance, and risk functions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide senior-level advice...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barings Full time

    Job OverviewBarings, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Strategic Data Governance Lead to join their Global Data Management team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the control infrastructure for investment security data used by our investment and operational platforms.


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Project Governance and Portfolio Management RoleAs a Strategic Project Governance Lead at Barclays, you will be responsible for leading project governance and team capacity across the S&T team. This includes ownership of the central strategic plan, adverse milestone reporting, central capacity plan, and RAID log.Key responsibilities include:Ensure all risks...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Risk Governance Lead to join our team at James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd.This is a full-time position based in London, offering a competitive salary of £266.95 per day via an umbrella company or £225.00 PAYE inclusive of Holiday Pay.


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Strategic Information Governance Lead to join the Digital Preservation Coalition team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Information Strategy and Governance Team and representing the team's interests on the Parliamentary Archives Senior Management Team.About the RoleThis is a...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pro-Recruitment Group Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Data Governance Lead to join our client, a large London-based University.This key role will oversee the delivery of statutory reporting and data governance, ensuring accurate data submissions. The successful candidate will lead the entire University data lifecycle, providing oversight and ensuring...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barclays UK Full time

    Barclays UK is a leading financial institution seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Strategic Risk and Governance Lead.Job OverviewWe are committed to delivering exceptional results while maintaining the highest standards of risk management and governance. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving our overall end-to-end...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a Strategic Governance Lead to head our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging team. As an equal opportunities employer, we commit to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team.About Turn2usTurn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barclays UK Full time

    Company OverviewBarclays UK is a leading financial institution that prioritizes risk management and governance to ensure the success of its operations. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our overall strategy and ensuring adherence to our processes and controls.Estimated SalaryWe offer an attractive salary package of £80,000...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom careers4a - Jobboard Full time

    Non-Executive Chairperson OpportunityWe are partnering with a rapidly growing consumer-focused company to find a seasoned Non-Executive Chairperson with a strong track record in governance and strategic oversight.About the Role:The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of consumer services in both the USA and UK, with experience in providing...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom HFEA Full time

    The HFEA, a leading UK regulator, seeks an experienced professional to oversee corporate strategy and governance.As Strategic Governance Director, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the corporation's strategic plan, ensuring effective decision-making, and maintaining robust risk management practices.Your responsibilities will...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Independent Schools Council Full time

    Job Title: Strategic Governance ExpertThe Board of Governors of an independent school seeks to appoint a Strategic Governance Expert with extensive legal experience. This is a voluntary position with an expected term length of at least three years with a maximum of nine.The appointee will support the school's leadership and governors in strategic forward...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust Full time

    Transform Governance at Ted Wragg TrustWe're seeking a visionary Strategic Governance Leader to drive excellence in our governance initiatives and foster a culture of compliance across our organisation.Key Responsibilities:Develop and Implement Governance Framework: Align our governance practices with regulatory requirements and our mission.Lead Governance...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom GHD Full time

    About the RoleAt GHD, we're committed to helping government institutions improve performance and service delivery. As a Strategic Governance Advisor, you'll play a key role in driving this mission forward.Job ResponsibilitiesWe're seeking an experienced professional to lead project delivery and manage project teams focused on government transformation and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    The Michael Page (UK) organisation is currently seeking a Strategic Governance Specialist to lead the governance function for our not-for-profit sector clients.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and develop a robust governance framework, ensuring compliance with charity legislation and best practice.Organise and chair governance meetings, setting agendas, taking...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Global Governance Specialist to join our team at Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and driving governance to improve IS and OT processes and operations by supporting a programme of internal audits and external maturity assessments against adopted...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Qube Research & Technologies Full time

    Job Title: Strategic Governance and Risk Management LeadQube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has...