Governance Lead | Digital Health Sector

Full Time – Hybrid Role London Up to £60,000 DOE

Compass Associates is partnering with an innovative digital health scale‑up to recruit a Governance Lead. This senior role reports to the COO and sits at the heart of a fast‑growing, evidence‑based health tech organisation. We’re seeking a dynamic, proactive leader to shape and embed a governance culture across clinical services, technology, and regulatory compliance.

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t just about ticking boxes. You’ll be instrumental in embedding robust governance and compliance frameworks—supporting high standards of care while enabling safe innovation. You’ll help bring scalable, digitally‑enabled health services to market that improve real patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Strategy - Design, implement, and own the governance strategy—promoting continuous improvement and a culture of safe innovation.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS) - Lead the full lifecycle of QMS—including audit cycles, risk registers, clinical governance—and act as super‑user of the eQMS.
• Information & Data Governance - Collaborate with technical teams and the Data Protection Officer to manage GDPR and information governance compliance.
• Performance & Incident Management - Analyse performance data—from audits to safety incidents—and manage incident reporting, investigations, and Duty of Candour processes.
• Leadership & Oversight - Provide expert advice on governance to the Executive Team and Board; prepare the organisation for CQC inspections and MDR readiness.
• Audit & Quality Improvement - Lead corporate and clinical audit programmes, ensure action plans are delivered, and embed continuous improvement.
• Policy Development - Write and maintain governance policies, SOPs, training protocols, and induction materials.
• Clinical & Product Collaboration - Work closely with clinical, operational, and product teams to monitor and improve outcomes and safeguard patient experience.
• Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance - Take the lead on Medical Device Regulation processes and spearhead other accreditations (e.g., ISO 27001) with specialist support.

Your Profile

Essential:

• 5+ years in senior roles focused on governance, quality, or regulation—ideally in health or health tech
• Proven track record with QMS, audits, and risk frameworks
• Deep knowledge of CQC standards, GDPR, and MDR
• Experience designing governance frameworks in fast-paced, growing organisations
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Data-driven at heart, with strong quality improvement and analytical capability
• Skilled in policy writing, audit methodologies, and root-cause analysis
• Strong project-management skills and organised approach
• UK work authorisation

Desirable:

• Experience in digital health / health technology
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or ISO 27001
• Clinical or health policy background

Employment Details

• Type: Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)
• Hours: Monday–Friday (hybrid working with London office access)
• Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Salary: £50,000–£60,000 FTE
• Benefits: Employee stock options scheme, Private healthcare (BUPA)

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to become an integral part of a successful business, get in touch with Beth for a confidential chat on 02392 316033 or send your updated CV to bburgess@compassltd.co.uk.

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.