40 Ethical Standards jobs in the United Kingdom

Embrace the chance to make a difference: Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives

We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Corporate Governance for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance practices within the organisation. This position requires travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 3 months
• Remote working opportunity with travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month

Key Responsibilities

• Information Flow : Ensure good information flows to the Board of Directors and its committees, and between senior management and non-executive directors.
• Maintain Governance Arrangements: Regularly review and update governance arrangements to ensure they are current and effective.
• Evaluate Board Performance: Implement and support regular evaluations of the Board of Directors' effectiveness and performance using various methods, including self-assessments and independent reviews.
• Monitor Policies: Ensure all governance-related policies and strategies are up to date and effective, addressing any areas of non-compliance or concern.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure adherence to best practices regarding the Fit and Proper Persons test for all Directors.
• Annual Reports and AGM: Support the production of annual reports and AGMs.
• Support Risk Reporting: Aid in risk reporting, training, and the development of risk management tools and guidance.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 8b) £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro-rata, dependant on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Substantial experience in corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of governance practices and principles.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Have the ability to operate with initiative under pressure, and with minimum supervision.
• Able to travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Keep in mind, we appreciate a variety of skills and viewpoints within our team and welcome candidates from all walks of life and different career backgrounds.

Next Steps:

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!

At Arden & GEM, we embrace change and value inclusivity. We recognise that your time is precious and that work-life balance matters. Apply in the way that suits you best - and join us to make a difference!

Senior Corporate Governance Manager – International (12 Month FTC)

£95,000 + 12.5% Bonus | London (Hybrid, Flexible)

Are you an experienced governance professional with a passion for international corporate transactions and subsidiary management? Lorien is partnering with a leading global insurer to recruit a Senior Corporate Governance Manager for a newly created 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a rare opportunity to shape and embed best-in-class governance standards across a diverse international portfolio.

The Opportunity

Hybrid & Flexible: London-based, with the option to work remotely most of the week. Occasional office presence required to engage with UK stakeholders.

International Scope: Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders around the world with a focus on ‘Rest of World’ outside of UK, Europe, MENA & US.

Impactful Role: Play a key part in unifying and strengthening governance processes for subsidiaries outside the US, supporting occasional strategic projects and largely business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and governance experts across multiple jurisdictions to deliver strategic initiatives and manage corporate transactions (e.g., share capital restructuring, M&A, dissolutions, dividends, capital injections).
• Oversee and champion the use of Diligent Entities as the central source of legal entity information—providing training, ensuring data integrity, and supporting global stakeholders.
• Organise and produce subsidiary board meetings: prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and draft clear, accurate minutes focused on transactional matters.
• Resolve queries from international stakeholders, including company secretaries, treasury, and external providers, ensuring compliance with local legal, AML, and statutory requirements.
• Support the roll-out and adoption of electronic board pack systems (Diligent Boardbooks) across the international network.
• Collaborate with the US-based corporate secretary’s office on governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of integrity, compliance, and best practice, aligned with regulatory requirements and company values.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in subsidiary governance within large, complex organisations—ideally with exposure to financial services or listed environments.
• Strong background in corporate transactions (e.g., share reorganisations, M&A, subsidiary management).
• Advanced user of Diligent Entities (essential) and comfortable training others on governance tools.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and solve complex, ambiguous problems.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities across different time zones.
• Flexible mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and evolving processes.
• Experience minuting board meetings and managing end-to-end governance processes.

Why Apply?

• Brand new role: Shape how governance is delivered internationally—no two days will be the same.
• High-performing team: Join a collaborative, supportive group with excellent retention.
• Inclusive culture: Work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on work-life balance.

AG Integrate is excited to share a new opportunity for an Interim Senior Counsel to join the Company Secretarial team of a prestigious Retail & Consumer client. This role is ideal for an experienced Lawyer seeking a flexible interim opportunity with a Market leading Retail brand.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience advising on Corporate Legal and Corporate Governance matters
• Experience of managing complex group structuring projects, including restructurings, incorporations, liquidations, capital changes, and intra-group transactions.
• Experience with implementing Governance frameworks, delegated authorities, and best practice subsidiary governance processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Availability to start immediately or on short notice.

What we offer:

AG Integrate offers a flexible approach to legal resourcing and is ideal for ambitious legal professionals looking for an alternative career to traditional employment. By joining AG Integrate, you can manage your own work schedule and secure assignments that fit around you and your lifestyle. You will also benefit from working on diverse projects for AG's impressive clients, ongoing training and development, and the support of the leading law firm that is Addleshaw Goddard.

Choosing to work via AG Integrate means you're in for a treat with flexible working arrangements, including fully remote, hybrid and part-time opportunities. As an AG Integrate consultant, we've got you covered with professional indemnity insurance, and you'll have access to our extensive legal resources, our experienced Knowledge Lawyers and our Research & Knowledge Services team. We're here to make sure you're fully supported throughout your assignments with our clients.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you don’t hear back from us within 4 weeks, it unfortunately means it your application wasn’t successful on this occasion. There will be more opportunities on the horizon so please keep an eye on our upcoming vacancies.

Why Addleshaw Goddard?

At Addleshaw Goddard, we’re more than just a law firm. We’re a community where you’re valued, encouraged, and challenged to be your best. Our culture fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation, making us the go-to choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents across the globe. Our diverse team is our strength, and we celebrate this diversity in every aspect of our work.

Senior Corporate Governance Manager – International (12 Month FTC)

£95,000 + 12.5% Bonus | London (Hybrid, Flexible)

Are you an experienced governance professional with a passion for international corporate transactions and subsidiary management? Lorien is partnering with a leading global insurer to recruit a Senior Corporate Governance Manager for a newly created 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a rare opportunity to shape and embed best-in-class governance standards across a diverse international portfolio.

The Opportunity

Hybrid & Flexible: London-based, with the option to work remotely most of the week. Occasional office presence required to engage with UK stakeholders.

International Scope: Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders around the world with a focus on ‘Rest of World’ outside of UK, Europe, MENA & US.

Impactful Role: Play a key part in unifying and strengthening governance processes for subsidiaries outside the US, supporting occasional strategic projects and largely business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and governance experts across multiple jurisdictions to deliver strategic initiatives and manage corporate transactions (e.g., share capital restructuring, M&A, dissolutions, dividends, capital injections).
• Oversee and champion the use of Diligent Entities as the central source of legal entity information—providing training, ensuring data integrity, and supporting global stakeholders.
• Organise and produce subsidiary board meetings: prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and draft clear, accurate minutes focused on transactional matters.
• Resolve queries from international stakeholders, including company secretaries, treasury, and external providers, ensuring compliance with local legal, AML, and statutory requirements.
• Support the roll-out and adoption of electronic board pack systems (Diligent Boardbooks) across the international network.
• Collaborate with the US-based corporate secretary’s office on governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of integrity, compliance, and best practice, aligned with regulatory requirements and company values.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in subsidiary governance within large, complex organisations—ideally with exposure to financial services or listed environments.
• Strong background in corporate transactions (e.g., share reorganisations, M&A, subsidiary management).
• Advanced user of Diligent Entities (essential) and comfortable training others on governance tools.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and solve complex, ambiguous problems.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities across different time zones.
• Flexible mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and evolving processes.
• Experience minuting board meetings and managing end-to-end governance processes.

Why Apply?

• Brand new role: Shape how governance is delivered internationally—no two days will be the same.
• High-performing team: Join a collaborative, supportive group with excellent retention.
• Inclusive culture: Work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on work-life balance.