Head of Governance & Compliance

Job Description

• Head of Governance & Compliance
• Perm
• Theale | Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
• You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship

We’re recruiting a Head of Governance & Compliance to lead corporate governance and compliance across a leading UK mobile and digital infrastructure provider.

Reporting to the General Counsel & Property Director, this role is responsible for embedding a strong culture of governance and compliance, ensuring Board and committee processes run efficiently, and strengthening Board and shareholder engagement.

You’ll act as Assistant Company Secretary, supporting end-to-end Board governance and documentation, while also owning key compliance areas including GDPR/data privacy, competition law, and anti-bribery. The role includes line management and development of two direct reports.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and improve Board and committee governance, processes, and documentation
• Manage Board engagement and shareholder interactions
• Oversee compliance frameworks, training, policies, and monitoring
• Handle governance platform management (e.g. Diligent, Resolver)
• Provide regular governance and compliance updates to senior leadership
• Lead and develop a small team

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience working with Boards and senior leadership teams
• Deep understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, competition, and anti-bribery obligations
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proven people leadership and team development experience
• Experience in regulated industries