Director of Legal and Governance (Maternity Cover)Up to 90,000 + Car allowanceHome-based with some travelFull-time 10-month contract Flexible working available We''re seeking a confident, highly experienced governance professional to join us in a Director-level position leading our legal, governance, procurement, data protection, and quality assurance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal executive role that sits on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and oversight.What You''ll Be Doing:Serving as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth running of the Board and CommitteesActing as the Data Protection Officer, leading GDPR compliance and data strategyProviding strategic leadership on legal, procurement, governance, and risk mattersSupporting high-level decision-making with the CEO, Board, and Executive teamOverseeing supplier contracts, procurement processes, and legal due diligenceLeading risk and quality assurance frameworks that safeguard organisational resilienceActing as an internal consultant and advisor across all compliance functionsWhat We''re Looking For:A degree or master''s in Law, Governance, Business or Finance, or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualificationExperience in a Company Secretary or Board Secretary role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sectorStrong understanding of governance frameworks, legal risk, and regulatory complianceProven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with