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