Head of Governance

Head of Governance - (251758) Salary £75,000 per annum, car allowance of £5,000 per annum, 34 days off (rising to 39) and family friendly policies. Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw) Newcastle upon Tyne, hybrid working We can’t offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong This is your chance to lead governance across a major organisation with real social impact. You’ll shape frameworks that affect thousands of customers and work directly with our board and executive team. If you’re ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your work drives real accountability, this could be the switch you’ve been waiting for. What you’ll do: Lead our corporate governance strategy and embed it across the business Build strong relationships with board and committee members Support the executive team with clear, timely governance advice Develop frameworks that meet regulatory standards and promote transparency Champion ethical decision-making and continuous improvement in governance Why join us You’ll work closely with senior leaders and decision-makers, helping shape how we operate at the highest level. Your work will support strategy, culture and compliance across the organisation. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work! You have: Experience in corporate governance in a large, complex organisation Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks A degree in law, business, public policy or equivalent experience Experience supporting boards and developing governance policies Stronger together We welcome applications from everyone and are especially keen to hear from people currently underrepresented in our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, those who identify as female, LGBTQ or registered as disabled. We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits: You’ll work Monday to Friday You’ll manage your own diary We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home. You’ll get a car allowance of circa £5000 as part of your remuneration package What’s in it for you? 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”). The option to buy 5 more each year, and 2 paid volunteering days yearly Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140 each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Head of Governance Job Description, find out about us, for help to apply and our benefits. Roles can close early, so don’t wait. For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk . Work Locations: Newcastle upon Tyne (Strawberry Lane) One Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX. Closing Date : 17.Nov.25, 11:59:00 PM.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear,, GB

Posted Date: 11/18/2025