Work for a charity in London as a Director of Legal and Governance (maternity cover, 9 - 12 months, 90,000 per annum + car allowance: 7,965, flexible working, home based with some UK wide travel). Role Purpose This Executive-level role is vital to maintaining the organisation''s high standards of governance, legal compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, the postholder acts as:Board Secretary, ensuring the effective operation of the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Council.Senior Officer accountable for the direction and governance of the organisation''s commercial activity, overseeing key contractual and procurement processes.Data Protection Officer (DPO), leading compliance with GDPR and promoting strong data governance across the organisation.The role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and line-manages small specialist teams across legal, governance, procurement, quality assurance, and data protection functions. What we look forA degree or postgraduate qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Finance, or a related field, or part/full qualification with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), with relevant experience in a Company Secretary or charity Board Secretary role. Experience in the public or not-for-profit sector is advantageous.Understanding of governance practices within public, charitable, or not-for-profit sectors, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of ..... full job details .....