Your new company A well-known public sector employer based in the Brighton area, offering hybrid working with 6 days a month required in the office. Your new role As Corporate Governance Lead, your role will operate at a senior level across the organisation, and you will build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders. You will ensure effective operational governance, providing operational direction, oversight, and management of the governance framework to maintain high standards and compliance with regulatory and government standards. Responsibilities include: Operational oversight and delivery of the governance framework. Driving continuous improvement in governance structures, aligning with best practices and regulatory requirements. Leading and developing the Corporate Governance team, embedding new processes and ways of working. Overseeing and monitoring team performance and delivery of core priorities. Developing and maintaining Corporate Governance Team performance metrics Providing operational oversight of governance committees, corporate policies, external reporting, and planning Oversee maintenance of corporate governance SharePoint hub, Corporate Policy SharePoint Hub, Corporate Governance document suite Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders. Accountable for leading AI Co-Pilot Project to develop and implement the integration of AI into core governance and secretariat processes and ways of working. This role has a specific focus on delivery and compliance with external reporting requirements, Corporate Policy governance, and Senior Manager Regime governance. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a senior corporate governance role, preferably within a regulated or public sector environment Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, policies, and best practices, and government standards. Experience in managing and developing a team, including matrix management. Experience in building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external. Ability to provide insights and advice on governance and compliance matters to contribute to the organisation's strategic direction. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver strategic direction and operational delivery. What you'll get in return Salary from £56400 (neg) Hybrid working - A minimum of 6 days per month required in the office with the remainder of time working from home. Civil Service Pension Scheme 35 hours a week and the option to accrue up to 2 days a month extra holidays. Plus a full benefits package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk