Director of Legal and Governance; Maternity Cover
Posted 1 day ago by Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd
£90,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The Director of Legal & Governance role is a senior position responsible for overseeing governance, compliance, and risk management within the organization. This maternity cover position requires collaboration with the executive team and the Board, ensuring effective operations and strategic decision-making. The role includes responsibilities such as serving as Board Secretary, managing legal and procurement functions, and leading data protection initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role, particularly within the public or not-for-profit sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth operation of the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Council.
- Act as Senior Officer for commercial activity, overseeing major contracts and procurement frameworks.
- Lead as Data Protection Officer (DPO), driving GDPR compliance and championing robust data governance.
- Line-manage small specialist teams across legal, governance, procurement, quality assurance and data protection.
- Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the teams.
- Play a key role in shaping strategic decisions that safeguard the organization's mission and future growth.
Key Skills:
- Degree/post-graduate qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Finance, or related field - or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification.
- Significant experience as a Company Secretary or Board Secretary, ideally within the public, charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven ability to direct legal, procurement, risk and compliance functions simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills to build trusted relationships with Board members and senior stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving, planning and budget oversight.
Salary (Rate): £90,000 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Director of Legal & Governance - Maternity Cover (12 months)
Salary: Up to £90,000 plus car allowance.
Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional Travel
The Opportunity
We're looking for a senior legal-governance professional to join our executive team and keep our organisation at the forefront of best practice in governance, compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, you will:
- Serve as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth operation of the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Council.
- Act as Senior Officer for commercial activity, overseeing major contracts and procurement frameworks.
- Lead as Data Protection Officer (DPO), driving GDPR compliance and championing robust data governance.
- Line-manage small specialist teams across legal, governance, procurement, quality assurance and data protection, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
You'll join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at a pivotal time and play a key role in shaping strategic decisions that safeguard our mission and future growth.
About You
- Degree/post-graduate qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Finance, or related field - or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification.
- Significant experience as a Company Secretary or Board Secretary, ideally within the public, charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven ability to direct legal, procurement, risk and compliance functions simultaneously.
- Strong communicator who can build trusted relationships with Board members, senior stakeholders and staff alike.
- Meticulous attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, planning and budget oversight.
What We Offer
- Company laptop & mobile.
- 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days after five years), plus Christmas closure.
- Generous salary-sacrifice pension scheme.
- Cycle-to-work and e-car lease schemes.
- Flexible holiday purchase plan.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave.
- Home-office set-up support.