Head of Corporate Services
Governance & Risk
Newcastle
£75,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Head of Corporate Services | North East | £75,000 - £85,000 | Permanent
A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Corporate Services professional to lead governance, HR/OD, and administrative functions during a period of organisational development on a full-time permanent basis. This role provides senior leadership exposure and the opportunity to strengthen corporate systems and governance arrangements.
Role Overview
The postholder will oversee governance, risk and compliance, HR/OD, and administrative operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality corporate services. Working with senior leadership, the role supports effective decision-making, organisational culture, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and improve governance, assurance, and risk management frameworks.
- Provide expert governance advice to senior leaders and manage Board/Committee processes.
- Act as Data Protection Officer and maintain policy and compliance registers.
- Oversee HR, OD, learning and development, and workforce planning activity.
- Support workforce engagement, wellbeing, and performance initiatives.
- Manage administrative services, including document control, meeting support, and records management.
- Lead and develop corporate services staff, ensuring efficient and consistent delivery.
- Support strategic planning and organisational priorities.
Requirements
- Strong leadership experience across governance, HR/OD, or corporate services.
- Knowledge of public sector or NHS governance frameworks.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex workloads.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification desirable (e.g., CIPD, CGI).
If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your most recent CV to governance@castlefieldrecruitment.com
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