- Company Name
- Health Partners Group
- Job Title
- Head of Governance (Home-based UK with Site Visits)
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Head of Governance (Home-based UK with Site Visits)
**Role Summary:**
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the organisation’s governance framework, quality management systems, risk management, compliance, and sustainability initiatives. Act as Director‑level Data Protection Officer and oversee accreditation, audit, and regulatory obligations while managing a high‑performing Governance team.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver strategic governance leadership that aligns with best practice and regulatory standards.
- Maintain accreditations (ISO, etc.) and manage external audit processes.
- Ensure effective data protection compliance and ICO liaison.
- Drive ESG, CSR, and sustainability reporting and strategy.
- Provide governance oversight to support client assurance, tenders, and internal performance improvement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Develop and optimise governance frameworks and operational procedures.
2. Lead Governance team (Manager & Coordinator) – coaching, performance monitoring, cross‑departmental collaboration.
3. Oversee organisational management systems, ISO standards, external audits, and accreditation maintenance.
4. Manage corporate risk register, risk mitigation strategies, and incident response.
5. Ensure legal, regulatory, and contract compliance: commercial contracts, legal registers, claims, and data protection duties.
6. Conduct data privacy management, serve as Data Protection Officer, liaise with ICO.
7. Spearhead sustainability, CSR, and ESG strategy; produce emissions and impact reports.
8. Support client assurance activities, tenders, and workplace surveys to enhance satisfaction.
9. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and report progress to senior leadership.
**Required Skills:**
- Strategic leadership and governance expertise.
- Auditing and quality management proficiency.
- ESG/CSR, sustainability reporting knowledge.
- Data protection and GDPR compliance expertise (DPO).
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship building.
- Multitasking, prioritisation, and deadline‑management.
- Team leadership and coaching ability.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, law, risk management, or related field.
- Training as a professional auditor (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 31000).
- Proven experience in quality management systems and accreditations.
- ESG/CSR and sustainability reporting experience.
- DPO knowledge/credential (GDPR or equivalent).