1,106 IT Governance jobs in the United Kingdom

We are delighted to be working with a renowned education provider to recruit their next Governance Professional

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the organisation, supporting the Board as they navigate through an important period of change, enabling a clear sense of purpose and direction. You will support governance processes to ensure the highest standards and that statutory requirements are met, never forgetting the key objective of bringing an exceptional experience and offer to all stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an experienced governance professional with a commitment to personal development to achieve the requisite skills, understanding and experience of the education, public or regulated sectors. With the capacity to influence, engage and inspire, you will bring an unrelenting passion to drive accountability, giving the Board confidence in their leadership and decision-making.

This is a part-time post (22.5 hours a week) with a mix of hybrid working. Salary is Circa £50,000 pro-rata.

ESG Board Adviser (Non-Executive, Advisory)

Location: UK (meetings held in London)

Commitment: Approx. 15 days per year - 4 board meetings

Remuneration: Day rate (to be agreed)

The Opportunity

A respected national trade association is seeking to appoint an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Board Adviser to join its Board in a non-voting, advisory capacity. This newly created role reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening its ESG capabilities and embedding best practice across the organisation.

The Role

As ESG Board Adviser, you will bring independent expertise to support and challenge the Board in meeting its ESG responsibilities, with a particular focus on governance. You will contribute to strategic discussions, advise on frameworks and reporting, and help shape the organisation’s ESG approach in line with evolving expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled Board meetings (minimum 4 per year) to provide independent advice and constructive challenge on ESG matters.
• Support the development and implementation of ESG strategies, frameworks, and policies.
• Advise on emerging ESG risks, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide transparent ESG reporting and disclosures.
• Ensure ESG is integrated into strategic decision-making.
• Undertake agreed work between meetings to progress Board initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• Proven ESG expertise, particularly in governance frameworks, compliance, and best practice.
• Strong understanding of ESG regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Experience advising Boards or senior leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Independent, objective, and pragmatic judgement.

Desirable:

• Experience in membership organisations, trade bodies, or the not-for-profit sector.
• Sector-relevant ESG knowledge.

Terms of Engagement

• Non-voting, advisory role.
• Approx. 15 days per year.
• Paid via agreed day rate

ESG Board Adviser (Non-Executive, Advisory)

Location: UK (meetings held in London)

Commitment: Approx. 15 days per year - 4 board meetings

Remuneration: Day rate (to be agreed)

The Opportunity

A respected national trade association is seeking to appoint an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Board Adviser to join its Board in a non-voting, advisory capacity. This newly created role reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening its ESG capabilities and embedding best practice across the organisation.

The Role

As ESG Board Adviser, you will bring independent expertise to support and challenge the Board in meeting its ESG responsibilities, with a particular focus on governance. You will contribute to strategic discussions, advise on frameworks and reporting, and help shape the organisation’s ESG approach in line with evolving expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled Board meetings (minimum 4 per year) to provide independent advice and constructive challenge on ESG matters.
• Support the development and implementation of ESG strategies, frameworks, and policies.
• Advise on emerging ESG risks, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide transparent ESG reporting and disclosures.
• Ensure ESG is integrated into strategic decision-making.
• Undertake agreed work between meetings to progress Board initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• Proven ESG expertise, particularly in governance frameworks, compliance, and best practice.
• Strong understanding of ESG regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Experience advising Boards or senior leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Independent, objective, and pragmatic judgement.

Desirable:

• Experience in membership organisations, trade bodies, or the not-for-profit sector.
• Sector-relevant ESG knowledge.

Terms of Engagement

• Non-voting, advisory role.
• Approx. 15 days per year.
• Paid via agreed day rate

Remote

Full Time

Experienced

6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

UK-wide

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Governance Manager to support the design and implementation of an AI governance framework. The role will focus on creating clear accountability structures, policy principles, and toolkits that guide the responsible adoption and use of AI across the organisation.

You'll play a key role in embedding governance processes into existing structures, ensuring alignment with ethical, legal, and operational standards while supporting the delivery of new approaches to digital and AI innovation.

About Olive Jar Digital

As we grow, we empower our teams to develop their roles and functions and offer support to get you from where you are now, to where you want to be. Moving towards our 10th year, we are now an established brand, building digital products and services and championing the provision of expert talent to enhance customer and in-house teams, satisfying all user needs.

We are a professional, fun, fully Inclusive and diverse digital consultancy, valuing everyone's opinion. With a huge growth plan over the next two years, we are looking to expand our client facing delivery team with designers, developers, and testers as we continue to expand our project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a governance framework covering accountability, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures.
• Define and document policy principles to ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant use of AI.
• Oversee the design of governance toolkits and templates, including risk assessments, impact assessments, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align AI governance with existing digital, data, and technology processes.
• Identify and address gaps in current governance arrangements, recommending options for improvement.
• Ensure governance models are integrated with wider organisational processes, avoiding duplication and ensuring efficiency.
• Support the delivery of training content and awareness materials to build understanding of AI risks and responsibilities.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer activities, ensuring governance practices can be maintained and evolved beyond the project.
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience as a Governance Manager or similar role within digital, data, or technology programmes.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and assurance models. Ability to design and embed policy principles, decision-making structures, and accountability models.
• Experience producing toolkits, templates, and compliance frameworks for complex organisations.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, with the ability to work across multiple teams and levels of seniority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear frameworks, reports, and training materials.
• Familiarity with AI, ethics, or digital governance would be a significant advantage.

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave per annum (plus 8 Bank Holidays as standard)
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Electric Car Scheme

Governance Lead

Location: Primarily home-based, with some travel to client offices as required

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support clients on tight deadlines

Reports to: Company Founder, with direction from Company Directors

About Us

The Digital Health Assurance Company is a growing organisation dedicated to helping digital health providers meet regulatory and assurance requirements. We support our clients with governance, compliance, and quality standards, enabling them to deliver safe, effective, and well-led services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Governance Lead to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in healthcare governance, compliance, or regulation, particularly in CQC registration and inspection readiness.

The Governance Lead will act as a subject matter expert on CQC processes, supporting digital health businesses throughout their registration journey and ongoing compliance. You will also contribute to developing new governance services, quality assurance initiatives, and training programmes that strengthen our clients' operational frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client CQC registration projects from start to submission.
• Draft, review, and tailor governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to meet CQC standards.
• Provide expert advice and training on CQC's key questions and fundamental standards.
• Support clients in inspection preparation, including responses to information requests and feedback.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CQC guidance, healthcare regulation, and best practice.
• Contribute to DHAC's broader governance, assurance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of CQC registration and inspection processes.
• Background in healthcare regulation, governance, or compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy writing and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple client projects and priorities.

Desirable:

• Previous experience both as a CQC Inspector and in supporting healthcare organisations with inspection preparation, demonstrating understanding from both regulatory and provider perspectives.
• Experience working within digital health, primary care, or independent healthcare sectors.
• Strong understanding of healthcare governance and regulatory frameworks, including CQC and NHS England standards.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training sessions, workshops, or client briefings on compliance, quality improvement, or inspection readiness.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation at an exciting stage of development.
• Exposure to a range of innovative digital health providers.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £39,401.78-£70,740.31 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Work Location: In person

Our Vision:
Improving the health, wellbeing and lives of all our patients

Our Mission:
Our vision will be achieved by us continuing to listen, educate, empower and enable our patients to have choice and control over their health and wellbeing – they are at the heart of everything we do.

Our approach is inclusive, innovative and informed by the latest scientific knowledge and research, as well as using our clinical expertise and experience to deliver the best personalised care.

We are leading the way in research and education; we ensure women with hormonal changes are supported and informed.

Our individualised approach ensures the optimal treatment options are available and our patients are central to all decision-making processes.

Position:

The Governance Facilitator is a key member of the Governance Team, supporting high standards of governance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role provides guidance, administration, and reporting to ensure the organisation meets regulatory standards, internal policies, and best practice frameworks.

Requirements:

Governance & Compliance

• Support compliance with Newson Clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks, including the CQC Single Assessment Framework.
• Serve as a point of contact for governance matters, providing advice and guidance to staff and senior clinicians.
• Maintain and manage clinician governance records, including onboarding, performance reviews, and training compliance.
• Support external inspections and ensure timely escalation of any issues.

Policy & Document Management

• Oversee policy management on FPM: upload new policies, archive outdated versions, and monitor staff completion.
• Maintain Governance Portal records, ensuring information is up-to-date and accurate.
• Extract and collate data for reports and audit purposes, escalating issues as required.
• Support the audit plan and continuous improvement of governance processes.

Meetings, Reporting & Communication

• Provide administrative support for governance meetings: circulate agendas, minute meetings, maintain action logs, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate clear communication of governance objectives, projects, and compliance requirements across the organisation.

Quality Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes, ensuring lessons learned inform continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with senior clinicians and department heads to embed a culture of compliance and quality.

The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Other information:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree or diploma level, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in compliance, regulatory, or governance roles.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (CQC standards) and governance best practice.
• Experience in auditing or quality improvement desirable.
• Proficient in IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
• Strong administration, record-keeping, and reporting skills.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively at all levels.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Logical, methodical, and proactive problem solver.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to support team needs.
• Discreet and professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Analytical & Personal Competencies

• Ability to collate, review, and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Able to identify improvements, support informed decision-making, and enhance governance processes.
• Capable of working independently, managing workloads, and meeting deadlines effectively.

We are delighted to be working with a renowned education provider to recruit their next Governance Professional

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the organisation, supporting the Board as they navigate through an important period of change, enabling a clear sense of purpose and direction. You will support governance processes to ensure the highest standards and that statutory requirements are met, never forgetting the key objective of bringing an exceptional experience and offer to all stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an experienced governance professional with a commitment to personal development to achieve the requisite skills, understanding and experience of the education, public or regulated sectors. With the capacity to influence, engage and inspire, you will bring an unrelenting passion to drive accountability, giving the Board confidence in their leadership and decision-making.

This is a part-time post (22.5 hours a week) with a mix of hybrid working. Salary is Circa £50,000 pro-rata.

ESG Board Adviser (Non-Executive, Advisory)

Location: UK (meetings held in London)

Commitment: Approx. 15 days per year - 4 board meetings

Remuneration: Day rate (to be agreed)

The Opportunity

A respected national trade association is seeking to appoint an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Board Adviser to join its Board in a non-voting, advisory capacity. This newly created role reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening its ESG capabilities and embedding best practice across the organisation.

The Role

As ESG Board Adviser, you will bring independent expertise to support and challenge the Board in meeting its ESG responsibilities, with a particular focus on governance. You will contribute to strategic discussions, advise on frameworks and reporting, and help shape the organisation’s ESG approach in line with evolving expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled Board meetings (minimum 4 per year) to provide independent advice and constructive challenge on ESG matters.
• Support the development and implementation of ESG strategies, frameworks, and policies.
• Advise on emerging ESG risks, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide transparent ESG reporting and disclosures.
• Ensure ESG is integrated into strategic decision-making.
• Undertake agreed work between meetings to progress Board initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• Proven ESG expertise, particularly in governance frameworks, compliance, and best practice.
• Strong understanding of ESG regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Experience advising Boards or senior leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Independent, objective, and pragmatic judgement.

Desirable:

• Experience in membership organisations, trade bodies, or the not-for-profit sector.
• Sector-relevant ESG knowledge.

Terms of Engagement

• Non-voting, advisory role.
• Approx. 15 days per year.
• Paid via agreed day rate

ESG Board Adviser (Non-Executive, Advisory)

Location: UK (meetings held in London)

Commitment: Approx. 15 days per year - 4 board meetings

Remuneration: Day rate (to be agreed)

The Opportunity

A respected national trade association is seeking to appoint an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Board Adviser to join its Board in a non-voting, advisory capacity. This newly created role reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening its ESG capabilities and embedding best practice across the organisation.

The Role

As ESG Board Adviser, you will bring independent expertise to support and challenge the Board in meeting its ESG responsibilities, with a particular focus on governance. You will contribute to strategic discussions, advise on frameworks and reporting, and help shape the organisation’s ESG approach in line with evolving expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled Board meetings (minimum 4 per year) to provide independent advice and constructive challenge on ESG matters.
• Support the development and implementation of ESG strategies, frameworks, and policies.
• Advise on emerging ESG risks, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide transparent ESG reporting and disclosures.
• Ensure ESG is integrated into strategic decision-making.
• Undertake agreed work between meetings to progress Board initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• Proven ESG expertise, particularly in governance frameworks, compliance, and best practice.
• Strong understanding of ESG regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Experience advising Boards or senior leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Independent, objective, and pragmatic judgement.

Desirable:

• Experience in membership organisations, trade bodies, or the not-for-profit sector.
• Sector-relevant ESG knowledge.

Terms of Engagement

• Non-voting, advisory role.
• Approx. 15 days per year.
• Paid via agreed day rate