Governance Lead

Governance Lead

Remote (UK) with occasional travel to UK sites (typically St Ives, Cambridgeshire)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a senior Governance Lead to join a fast-growing, innovative organisation operating in the compliance, risk, and operational performance sector. Working closely with the CEO and executive team, this role plays a key part in shaping governance, strengthening resilience, and supporting strategic growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role covering contracts, risk, compliance, insurance, and supplier governance, with both strategic and operational influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives, partnerships and commercial decision-making
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies and controls
• Maintain contract registers, templates and governance processes
• Advise on legal, operational and compliance risks and contribute to the corporate risk register
• Support governance reporting, board documentation and decision-making materials
• Lead or support audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage insurance policies, renewals and broker relationships
• Oversee incident notifications and claims processes ensuring timely submission
• Support supplier governance, including contract reviews, due diligence and ESG compliance
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency and high ethical standards
• Provide training and guidance across the organisation on governance and compliance

About You

• Significant experience in governance, compliance, legal or procurement roles
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Solid understanding of governance frameworks and risk management
• Experience working closely with senior leadership teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal and business needs
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with high integrity

Desirable

• Exposure to ESG, data protection or supply chain governance
• Relevant professional qualification (legal, procurement or similar)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension and financial wellbeing benefits
• Gym discounts, cycle to work and EV scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Ongoing professional development and training support

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Joe Woodall or Lee Walker.