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Head of Governance, Risk & Contracts

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Head of Governance, Risk & Contracts
Remote with occasional travel UK wide
£60,000 to £65,000
Seymour John is exclusively recruiting for a Head of Governance, Risk & Contracts on behalf of a fast-growth, innovative organisation operating in the compliance, risk, and operational performance sector.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Contracts to work closely with the CEO and other C-suite members. In this role you will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening governance across the business.
This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility spanning contracts, risk, compliance, insurance, and supplier governance. You will also play a key part in embedding governance best practice and supporting strategic decision-making at executive level.
This position offers a rare opportunity to operate across both strategic and operational areas within a dynamic and growing organisation, where your expertise will directly influence performance, resilience, and future growth.
Role duties
  * Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts
  * Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders
  * Support strategic initiatives, partnerships, and commercial decisions
  * Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and controls
  * Support risk management activities, including oversight of the corporate risk register
  * Lead or support audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
  * Manage insurance policies, renewals, and relationships with brokers
  * Oversee claims processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
  * Work closely with the CEO and other C-suite members
  * Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance
  * Provide governance guidance, training, and support across the organisation
  * Support governance across supplier relationships
  * Review contracts, due diligence, and compliance documentation
  * Ensure suppliers meet contractual and ESG expectations
About You
We are looking for a senior governance professional who combines technical expertise with strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence at executive level.
You will likely have
  * Experience in a senior governance, compliance, legal, or procurement role
  * Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  * A solid understanding of risk management and governance frameworks
  * The ability to balance legal and commercial considerations
  * Experience working with senior stakeholders and executive teams
  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  * A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high integrity
Desirable Experience
  * Exposure to ESG, data protection, or supply chain governance
  * A relevant professional qualification (legal, procurement, or similar)
Benefits
  * 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  * Collaborative, growth-focused working culture
  * Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
  * Pension scheme and financial benefits
  * Gym discounts, cycle to work scheme & EV scheme
  * Enhanced family leave policies
  * Ongoing professional development support
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lee Walker or Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd

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