Interim Head of Governance & Risk

The Company is seeking an Interim Head of Governance & Risk to lead and develop governance, risk management, business continuity, and institutional policy frameworks. The role will support effective governance and executive decision-making, advise senior stakeholders and committees, and strengthen risk management across the organization. Responsibilities include managing the institutional risk framework, monitoring strategic risks, horizon scanning, and reporting. The successful candidate will also oversee incident management and business continuity planning, maintain policies and procedures, and lead a governance and risk team. Candidates should have significant experience leading governance, risk, or compliance functions in a higher education environment, along with strong knowledge of governance best practices and risk management frameworks. They should be experienced in working with senior stakeholders, boards, and committees, and bring broad corporate governance expertise. Experience with institutional risk management and internal auditors is desirable. A proactive, improvement-focused approach—including using automation and technology to enhance processes—and high professional standards are important.