Head of Governance

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a National Regulatory Body in their search for an Interim Head of Governance to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance leader to step into a high-profile interim assignment, supporting a complex organisation through a key transition period.



This role will work closely with the Assistant Director of Governance, providing senior leadership support across a number of critical governance deliverables. The immediate priority is bringing in an experienced interim professional who can hit the ground running, take direction quickly, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.



A key focus of the role will be supporting effective board, committee and governance operations across a complex governance structure. You will work at board level, engaging closely with senior stakeholders including executive leadership, committee chairs and governance colleagues, ensuring high standards of governance support, forward planning, decision-making and assurance.



Alongside day-to-day governance leadership, you will oversee key governance projects and improvement activity, helping to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across the function. The role also includes direct line management responsibility for two Senior Governance Managers, requiring strong leadership capability and the ability to maintain momentum across a busy team.



This is a highly visible and delivery-focused interim role, suited to someone comfortable operating at senior level within a large and complex organisation. The successful candidate will bring significant board-level governance experience, strong judgement, resilience, and the ability to navigate changing priorities with professionalism and pace.



Ideally, candidates will bring experience from the healthcare, regulatory or wider public sector environments, though strong governance leaders from similarly complex settings will also be considered.



Job Title: Head of Governance (Interim)

Location: Hybrid - minimum 40% in London office (flexibility required, potentially up to 80%)

Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)

Hours: Full-time





Key Responsibilities

· Support the Assistant Director of Governance in delivering key governance priorities and organisational objectives.

· Provide senior oversight of board, committee and governance operations.

· Ensure high-quality governance support, forward planning, papers, decision-making and assurance processes.

· Work closely with executive and senior stakeholders across a complex organisational structure.

· Lead governance improvement initiatives and delivery-focused project work.

· Line manage and support two Senior Governance Managers.

· Maintain high standards of governance practice, compliance and service delivery.

· Navigate shifting priorities and deliver outputs in a fast-paced environment.

· Support broader governance leadership during a period of transition.





Candidate Profile

· Significant experience leading governance functions within large, complex organisations.

· Proven board and committee governance leadership experience.

· Experience managing senior governance professionals or governance teams.

· Strong ability to operate in a dynamic, pressurised and delivery-focused environment.

· Confident engaging senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and board members.

· Strong judgement, resilience and a proactive "can-do" approach.

· Ability to hit the ground running in an interim leadership assignment.

· Experience within healthcare, regulation or public sector settings (highly desirable).





Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior interim governance leadership role with genuine visibility and impact. You'll work at the heart of a complex organisation, supporting critical governance delivery while helping shape longer-term governance priorities. There may also be an opportunity to apply for the permanent role.



If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt on for more information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.