Director of Group Governance Framework and Assurance (12 month FTC) – High Profile Charity

£Attractive + good benefits

London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

 A rare opportunity to work as Director of Group Governance Framework and Assurance (on a 12 month FTC) for a fantastic purpose-driven charity with a strong social cause. This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for shaping, refining and embedding a coherent, proportionate and effective governance framework across a multi-entity group structure, including both UK and international operations. Working closely with Executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead a structured governance transformation programme, delivering practical improvements while building longer-term governance capability across the organisation. If you have strong company secretarial experience, ideally at Group CoSec level, and are available at short notice, please do get in touch.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and embed a fit-for-purpose governance framework, including minimum standards, proportionate application and assurance processes.
• Clarify and formalise decision rights, accountability structures and escalation protocols across group entities.
• Strengthen reporting lines and communication channels between subsidiary boards, committees and the main Board.
• Document and embed an oversight mandate and establish formal escalation procedures, including clear materiality thresholds and “no surprises” triggers (e.g., safety, reputation/brand, compliance, financial and operational).
• Support the embedding of governance into culture through targeted training and improved access to and use of cultural metrics.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate or group governance, ideally within complex, multi-entity or international organisations.
• A strong track record of leading governance transformation or change programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, proportionate approach.
• Strong programme and project leadership capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board-level documentation.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and drive change across diverse stakeholder groups.

Why this role?

• Opportunity to add real value to an exciting, scientific charitable organisation and implement changes.
• Ability to have strategic impact at the highest level, giving you real influence. The role isn’t just advisory, you’ll also be shaping decision-making structures, accountability and oversight across a complex global organisation.

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

 We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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