At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead governance strategies and frameworks to enhance decision-making across a global organisation.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on accountability and performance improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, matched pension scheme, health benefits, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing executive decisions with evidence-based insights.
- Qualifications: Extensive senior leadership experience in governance and reporting; relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: Westminster, London, GB W1U 1QX, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Gowg, Kirkcaldy, GB KY11 2YD, Bristol, GB BS16 1EJ, Leicester, GB LE3 1UF, Portsmouth, GB PO6 3EN, Devonport, Plymouth, GB PL1 4SG, Warrington, GB WA3 6YD
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Drive Clarity, Confidence And Accountability at The Heart of a Global Organisation
The role
As Director of Governance, Reporting and Assurance, you will lead the strategy, frameworks and systems that ensure robust governance, effective oversight and high‑quality insight across the organisation. Your work will directly support Senior Leaders, Executives and the Board with clear, evidence‑based intelligence to enable confident, informed decision‑making.
You will influence Executive and Board‑level thinking by delivering clear, evidence‑based insights that drive accountability and strengthen performance. This role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise‑wide frameworks and systems, enhancing transparency and enabling smarter, faster decision‑making across a complex international environment.
Day‑to‑day, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the design and delivery of governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks across the organisation
- Driving risk‑based assurance programmes to evaluate system effectiveness and regulatory compliance
- Developing high‑quality management information, dashboards, and reporting for Executive and Board stakeholders
- Establishing policies, standards, and systems that enable strong accountability and consistent decision‑making
- Engaging with Regulators and Auditors, ensuring audit readiness and delivering robust, evidence‑based insights
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.
Essential Experience
- Extensive senior leadership experience within governance, reporting, and assurance in complex, regulated organisations
- Proven track record delivering enterprise‑wide governance frameworks and executive‑level reporting
- Strong experience leading risk‑based assurance programmes and driving measurable business improvement
- Deep understanding of enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks
- Experience engaging with regulators and auditors, including audit preparation and inspection readiness
Qualifications
- Degree‑level education or equivalent professional experience
- Relevant professional qualifications or memberships (such as Institute of Internal Auditors, Institute of Risk Management, or Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) are desirable
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
What we offer
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
Director of Governance, Reporting and Assurance in London employer: Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
As a leading organisation in governance, reporting, and assurance, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises clarity, confidence, and accountability. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while providing competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including a matched contribution pension scheme and access to health services. We are committed to employee growth, offering opportunities to influence executive decision-making and engage with regulators, making this an ideal environment for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA. Recruitment Team
