Head of Governance

Job Summary

Location: RAD London

Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time

Salary: £62,000 - £65,000 (dependent upon experience)

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Interview Process

First round interviews will be held via Teams w/c 2nd February 2026.

Second round interviews to be held w/c 23rd February 2026 at our HQ in Battersea, London.

About the Company

We are a world leader in dance education and a prestigious awarding body. RAD's mission is to inspire the world to dance. With over 100 years of history, we are looking for a visionary governance professional to join us as we shape the next part of the journey.

Based at our premier London dance studios, close to the Thames and Claphan Junction, there is a great energy to our building. You will be part of our Director of Group Services team, consisting of People, Finance, Technology, and Change professionals supporting the delivery of our new and exciting strategy.

Role Overview

As a trusted advisor, you will bridge the gap between compliance and strategy, ensuring our Board and committees operate at the highest standard while helping the CEO drive organisational performance and global strategy.

Key Attributes

• A Strategic Thinker: Able to move beyond administration to influence organisational strategy and performance.
• A Governance Authority: Possessing a sharp focus on compliance and a track record of advising Executive leaders with confidence.
• An Unshakable Professional: Defined by your personal integrity, can do energy, and the ability to handle the most sensitive matters with absolute discretion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in a governance role or company secretary role with an international perspective.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment, with a proactive and solutions focused mindset.

Application Invitation

If you are looking for your next big challenge and want a role where your expertise will directly contribute to the legacy of a world renowned charity, please apply.

Why work for us?

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite. We operate a hybrid working model, normally 3 days per week on site and offer services to support flexible commuting e.g. cycling. For this role, engagement matters and it is for you to shape the best way to achieve that. Attendance in person will be required at all board and committee meetings, and at certain other meetings essential to the effectiveness of the role.

Benefits

We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform - including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance.

Requirements

Due to the nature of the RAD's work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.

No agencies please.

Inclusion

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Access Needs

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

How to Apply

To apply: please click on the 'Apply Now' link and complete the application form. In your Supporting Statement please explain why you are interested in this role and how you meet each of the requirements of the Person Specification, using examples. We welcome you (if you wish) to attach a CV of no more than 2 pages in the 'Attach Personal Documents' section. We look forward to receiving your application.

More Information

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