Director of People, Governance and Risk

Girlguiding is the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. With nearly half a million members, we have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

Alongside our day-to-day service to our members, we are also transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 78,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people in 22,000 Girlguiding units across the UK every week.

We're now looking for a passionate and resilient leader who shares our values and One Team vision to enable even more girls and young women to fulfil their potential. As our new Director of People, Governance and Risk, you will play a key role in leading our people, governance and compliance services across the organisation. Experienced in taking responsibilities for delivering organisational and culture change, dealing with boards and regulation and compliance you will be a strong senior team player and influencer familiar with engaging executive colleagues, staff, trustees, volunteers and other key stakeholders towards common goals. This is a broad leadership role which requires someone with the strategic vision to lead a multidisciplinary team and quickly impact as part of our Executive Board. Your roots do not need to be in HR; we are open to leaders who have gained their experience in a range of senior roles which will prepare them to embrace this role. Whatever your background, you will be a strong communicator who can engage across a broad stakeholder map in an organisation that is powered together by volunteers and staff.

While Girlguiding's young membership is only open to girls and young women, we value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce.

If you are motivated to be part of an organisation making positive change in the lives of girls and young women, we hope you will be inspired to find out more.

If this opportunity excites you and you believe you have the skills and experience to be our new Director of People, Governance and Risk, please visit:

Closing date: 4 th November 2024