Associate Director Governance

11 hours ago

Holborn and Covent Garden, United Kingdom Red Personnel Full time

Associate Director of Governance
Location: Hybrid – Central London & Home Working
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Interim position : 1 year(strong potential to become permanent)

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Governance to lead and strengthen our governance, risk, audit and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this senior role provides strategic and operational leadership across governance frameworks, board and committee support, organisational risk management, internal audit, data protection and regulatory compliance. Acting as a trusted advisor to trustees, senior leaders and volunteers, the post holder will ensure robust, transparent and effective decision-making that supports members, upholds public trust and enables organisational impact.

The successful candidate will bring strong governance expertise, credibility at board level and experience operating within a professional body, membership, charity or similarly regulated environment. They will be comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, leading teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape governance culture, safeguard organisational integrity and contribute meaningfully to the long-term success of a respected membership organisation.

Strong understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory obligations and data protection
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and supporting high-level decision-making
Able to lead, influence and develop a team
Governance qualification (such as CGI) or equivalent experience highly desirableThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across different areas, influencing strategy, and improving processes at an organisational level. Previous experience within a membership body or charity would be an advantage.

If this sounds like the right move for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV for immediate review

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