901 Head Of Governance 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.

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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!

The Place, London's creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Head of Governance and Chief Executive's Office to join our team, working on effective Governance across The Place and its Board of Governors.

The Head of Governance and Chief Executive's Office is responsible for effective governance across The Place, compliance with regulatory frameworks and providing effective professional administrative support to the Chief Executive. Specifically, this post holder will:

·   Ensure effective governance across The Place and its Board of Governors.

·   Provide secretarial services to the Board of Governors.

·   Provide effective and professional administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team.

·   Lead on the timely coordination of the Annual Report and Financial Statements.

·   Lead and coordinate on special projects as determined in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Board Working Groups.

The salary for this position is £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience).

This is an open-ended, permanent contract. This is a full-time position (equivalent to 40 hours per week). These hours are inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break each day. Your hours of work will be agreed with the line manager. A minimum of 50% of hours must be office-based, with the opportunity for some remote working in agreement with the line manager.

For full information about this role, the history and vision of The Place, and a detailed list of key responsibilities for this role, head over to our careers site here:

For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Richard Lawrence-Allen, HR Operations Manager on richard.lawrence-

Our client is expanding their innovative anode material manufacturing through strategic partnerships and seeks a
Regulatory Compliance Manager
. This role will embed critical health & safety, product certification, and quality management systems knowledge into the business to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The
Regulatory Compliance Manager
will:

• Lead health & safety compliance in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Monitor and ensure adherence to current battery standards (UN, IEC, CE) and upcoming regulations (e.g. Battery Passport)
• Develop, maintain, and improve ISO 9001 quality management systems across manufacturing stages
• Liaise with certification bodies, regulators, and auditors, preparing necessary documentation
• Train staff on safety, compliance, and quality protocols
• Review and update compliance policies and SOPs regularly

The
Regulatory Compliance Manager
will have:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 3+ years' proven experience in regulatory, H&S, or QMS roles within chemical or battery manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and audit readiness
• Experience with battery product standards and regulatory frameworks
• NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety certification preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an exciting opportunity to lead regulatory and compliance excellence within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. If you have a strong background in health & safety and quality systems and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team driving innovation in sustainable battery manufacturing.

Our client is expanding their innovative anode material manufacturing through strategic partnerships and seeks a Regulatory Compliance Manager . This role will embed critical health & safety, product certification, and quality management systems knowledge into the business to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The Regulatory Compliance Manager will:

• Lead health & safety compliance in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Monitor and ensure adherence to current battery standards (UN, IEC, CE) and upcoming regulations (e.g. Battery Passport)
• Develop, maintain, and improve ISO 9001 quality management systems across manufacturing stages
• Liaise with certification bodies, regulators, and auditors, preparing necessary documentation
• Train staff on safety, compliance, and quality protocols
• Review and update compliance policies and SOPs regularly

The Regulatory Compliance Manager will have:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 3+ years’ proven experience in regulatory, H&S, or QMS roles within chemical or battery manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and audit readiness
• Experience with battery product standards and regulatory frameworks
• NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety certification preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an exciting opportunity to lead regulatory and compliance excellence within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. If you have a strong background in health & safety and quality systems and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team driving innovation in sustainable battery manufacturing.

Company Description

-We're re-imagining mining to improve people's lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy and inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we're putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

Job Description

-Purpose:

The Regulatory & Compliance Advisor is responsible for assisting with the management of compliance and regulatory legal risk for Anglo American Marketing on a global scale; and managing Group Legal's support to Anglo American on wider regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include:

Specialist Legal Support

Support the success of Anglo American and its marketing business by

• Providing day to day advice on regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to a multi-jurisdictional Marketing business including in respect of:
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Sanctions, anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing
• Licensing and regulatory requirements for physical and derivatives trading
• Regulatory reform relating to OTC derivatives trading (Dodd Frank, EMIR, MiFID II and equivalent requirements in other relevant jurisdictions)
• Market conduct requirements
• Strategic input on new business activities and projects
• Interaction with regulators in multiple jurisdictions
• Assessing and responding to the Company's business imperatives and risk appetite.
• Overseeing internal investigations with compliance or regulatory implications.
• Preparing a response plan to deal with regulatory enquiries and managing the operational and strategic response to external criminal or regulatory investigations.
• Assisting with the development of a strategy for external engagement on regulatory and compliance matters to support broader Company external engagement plan/strategy.
• Engaging in internal advocacy and delivering training to raise awareness of regulatory and compliance risk, and the Company's risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Working closely with commercial teams to provide timely, pragmatic and commercial advice in connection with commercial transactions, projects and strategy development.
• Collaborating with the internal Compliance team to provide effective operational compliance oversight and monitoring.
• Participating in risk assessments and proactively engaging with key commercial and functional stakeholders.
• Providing reports in respect of provision of services at a frequency and level of detail required by Head of Legal & Compliance – Marketing or Group General Counsel. Where required, participate in briefings of General Counsel, Business management and other stakeholders.
• Managing provision of internal and external legal services and providing legal advice in a cost-effective manner.

People / Leadership:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group's values, standards and a professional workplace.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals
• Contribute to the broader business by working with others in such a way that it optimises the overall business results, rather than just your team.

Financial:

• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these, or raise them with your manager as appropriate

Work Processes:

• Identify gaps in policy & system design, implementation or execution that are negatively impacting on your team or their performance and initiate action to address these issues, considering the impact on suppliers and customers. For policies & systems within your authority, make the required changes. For others, escalate these issues to seek action and / or look for alternative solutions

Qualifications

• -Qualified as solicitor in England and Wales or other relevant common law jurisdiction such as Singapore, Australia or Canada
• Minimum 3 years PQE (or equivalent)

Knowledge:

• Strong practical understanding of global trading regulatory requirements with emphasis on UK/EU regulatory requirements.
• Experience of operating within a regulated environment or working for a regulatory body.
• Commercial awareness and pragmatism.
• In-depth understanding of identifying and mitigating risk.
• Broad understanding of English law or relevant common law
• Experience of working for a global business with operations in diverse locations.
• Commercial understanding of consequences of legal scenarios/decisions.

Additional Information

-Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

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Regulatory Compliance Associate

London (2 days in office)

FX / Payments (Experience in payments is highly desirable)

The Role

Join a growing compliance team, focusing on regulatory analysis and financial crime prevention. You’ll help interpret complex regulations, update policies, and ensure the business remains compliant across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret financial crime regulations, advising internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies/procedures.
• Support control testing frameworks and compliance reviews.
• Assess potential regulatory breaches and manage SAR processes.
• Assist with audits, due diligence, and regulator/partner queries.
• Work cross-functionally to embed compliance into new products.

About You

• 3-5 years’ experience in financial crime or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations (FCA).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling complex issues.
• Experience with SARs, monitoring, and policy development.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) a plus.

Why Apply?

• Hands-on role with ownership and exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape compliance processes and frameworks.
• Career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Regulatory Compliance Associate

London (2 days in office)

FX / Payments (Experience in payments is highly desirable)

The Role

Join a growing compliance team, focusing on regulatory analysis and financial crime prevention. You’ll help interpret complex regulations, update policies, and ensure the business remains compliant across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret financial crime regulations, advising internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies/procedures.
• Support control testing frameworks and compliance reviews.
• Assess potential regulatory breaches and manage SAR processes.
• Assist with audits, due diligence, and regulator/partner queries.
• Work cross-functionally to embed compliance into new products.

About You

• 3-5 years’ experience in financial crime or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations (FCA).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling complex issues.
• Experience with SARs, monitoring, and policy development.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) a plus.

Why Apply?

• Hands-on role with ownership and exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape compliance processes and frameworks.
• Career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Analyst to join a growing Financial Crime team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to build a career in regulatory compliance within financial services, with a focus on payment services, electronic money regulations, and FCA/PRA obligations.

The successful candidate will provide essential support in regulatory reporting, data submissions, and compliance documentation, while gaining hands-on experience and training in the sector.

Monitor regulatory developments related to payment services, electronic money, PSD2, FCA/PRA rules, and other applicable regulations.

Prepare and submit regulatory reports, returns, and notifications (e.g., EMR/PSR obligations, transaction reporting).

Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and documentation in line with regulatory changes.

Support regulatory projects, including product launch compliance requirements.

Conduct research on regulatory obligations and compile data for compliance purposes.

Ensure documentation is audit-ready and supports regulatory inspections.

Provide administrative and analytical support to senior compliance team members.

Graduate-level education in finance, business, law, economics, or a related field.

1–2 years’ experience in financial services (compliance, risk, operations, or related areas preferred).

Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy.

Analytical mindset and ability to work with regulatory data.

Proactive, eager to learn, and able to take ownership of tasks.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Genuine interest in regulatory compliance, payment services, and financial regulations.

Hands-on training and mentoring in regulatory compliance and reporting.

Exposure to regulatory frameworks, senior stakeholders, and operational compliance processes.

Support for professional certifications (e.g., ICA or equivalent).

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Hybrid working: 3 days in our London office, 2 days remote.