Director of Risk & Governance

Director of Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance

Reports to: CEO

On behalf of a large, growing organisation on the South Coast, Chilworth Partnership are seeking an executive level Risk and Governance professional with a proven track record of delivering strategy. Reporting to the Board, the Director of Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance will oversee four critical functions, with responsibility for a large team.

• Lead regulatory compliance, governance standards and statutory adherence across the organisation, embedding requirements into operations, assurance and strategic planning.
• Oversee all governance servicing for the Group Board, Committees and Executive Board, ensuring effective agendas, papers, minutes and annual governance planning.
• Direct the Company Secretariat and ensure delivery of statutory and regulatory obligations across all entities.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks and policies that enable strong decision-making and assurance.
• Provide strategic regulatory leadership and act as a key contact for the RSH, FCA, Charities Commission and other regulators.
• Lead policy development, ensuring alignment with legislation, regulatory expectations and sector best practice, while anticipating emerging regulatory and policy trends.
• Oversee GDPR compliance through responsibility for the Data Protection Officer function.
• Lead anti‑bribery, anti‑money laundering and financial crime pre‑…