Director of Governance and Risk 12 Months FTC (30 hours per week) Remote
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
Salary: (UK) 49884 (62355 FTE) plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role:
We are recruiting for an inspirational experienced and impactful leader to join Marys Meals International as our Director of Governance & Risk on a 12-month fixed term contract (30 hours per week).
As Director of Governance & Risk you will work alongside our Chief People & Governance Officer and play an active role on both the People & Governance Leadership Team and the Global Leadership Council. You will provide strategic leadership across risk legal governance security support services and assurance ensuring that the organisation operates with integrity confidence and compliance across all countries in which we work.
You will lead talented multi-disciplinary teams across Risk Security Audit Legal and Support Services fostering a high-performance collaborative culture and ensuring that every part of the organisation is equipped to manage risk and safeguard the people and communities we serve.
Key priorities:
- Lead our governance risk and assurance strategy to ensure all activity underpins organisational goals and supports Marys Meals mission.
- Embed a culture of risk awareness and compliance across the global network enabling leaders and teams to make confident values-driven decisions.
- Oversee legal regulatory and corporate governance frameworks ensuring policies procedures and reporting systems are robust up-to-date and fit for purpose.
- Provide strategic oversight of security crisis management and insurance arrangements keeping our people assets and operations safe.
- Support our Board and senior leadership teams delivering clear advice and ensuring the highest standards of governance and due diligence.
- Lead inspire and develop high-performing teams fostering engagement empowerment and continuous improvement across the directorate.
- Work in a highly collaborative way to understand organisational challenges and demonstrate impact.
We are looking for:
- Significant senior leadership experience in governance risk legal or audit in an international context ideally from an NGO or complex global organisation.
- Proven ability to operate effectively across culturally diverse networked environments.
- Expertise in risk management is essential but experience in legal frameworks corporate governance audit or security would be beneficial.
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills with the ability to inspire confidence and trust at all levels of the organisation.
- A practical solutions-focused approach combined with strategic vision and sound judgement.
- A track record of building leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative values-driven culture.
- A deep alignment with the mission and values of Marys Meals.
About us:
Marys Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 3 million children who today will receive Marys Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to line with our values Marys Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Marys Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Marys Meals familyto share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Marys Meals operates please reach out to for more information about salaries in other locations.
Additional Information:
You will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.
To apply:
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision mission and values resonate with you we would love to hear from you. To apply please click below to send your CV and a short covering note (no more than 1 page) telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you would like to work for Marys Meals International.
Recruitment Pack - Director Governance & Risk
Closing date for applications isSunday 14th December 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. We ... View more
