Senior Governance and Compliance Manager

Senior Manager Governance & Compliance

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: Full Time; Permanent

I’m looking for an experienced Governance & Compliance specialist who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decision-making & leading governance and compliance initiatives.

The Role:

• Provide expert governance, regulatory and procedural advice to senior leaders and committees
• Lead the effective operation of governance committees
• Support the development and continuous improvement of governance frameworks and decision-making processes
• Interpret regulatory requirements and advise on organisational implications
• Lead data protection compliance activities, including oversight of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and breach reporting
• Oversee corporate policy management and statutory registers
• Monitor organisational compliance calendars and regulatory submissions
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to embed governance and compliance best practice

Essentials:

• Significant experience in a senior governance, compliance or corporate governance role
• Experience working within higher education or another regulated sector
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, information governance and data protection legislation
• A sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and organisational governance
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

For more information, please submit a copy of your CV or email:

eloise.peters@thejssgroup.com

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