Head of Corporate Services

Head of Corporate Services | North East | £350–£430 per day | 6-Month Interim

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Corporate Services professional to lead governance, HR / OD, and administrative functions during a period of organisational development on a six month, interim basis. This role provides senior leadership exposure and the opportunity to strengthen corporate systems and governance arrangements.

The postholder will oversee governance, risk and compliance, HR / OD, and administrative operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality corporate services. Working with senior leadership, the role supports effective decision-making, organisational culture, and service delivery.

• Lead and improve governance, assurance, and risk management frameworks.
• Provide expert governance advice to senior leaders and manage Board / Committee processes.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and maintain policy and compliance registers.
• Oversee HR, OD, learning and development, and workforce planning activity.
• Support workforce engagement, wellbeing, and performance initiatives.
• Manage administrative services, including document control, meeting support, and records management.
• Lead and develop corporate services staff, ensuring efficient and consistent delivery.
• Support strategic planning and organisational priorities.

• Strong leadership experience across governance, HR / OD, or corporate services.
• Knowledge of public sector or NHS governance frameworks.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex workloads.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification desirable (e.g., CIPD, CGI).