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# Head of Governance & Assurance

- **Company:** Churchill
- **Location:** United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Performance Monitor, ISO-14001
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.churchillservices.com/job/9007/

## About the Role

* Significant experience developing, implementing and improving Integrated Management Systems within complex, multi-site organisations.
 * Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, together with a Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent.
 * Proven experience leading audit programmes, assurance activities and continual improvement initiatives.
 * Experience managing governance, compliance, risk and performance reporting at a strategic level.
 * A track record of successfully influencing senior stakeholders and embedding operational consistency across a business.
 * Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into practical business solutions.

It would be great if you also have:

 * Experience managing ISO-certified QHSE systems within the facilities management sector.
 * Knowledge of ISO 50001 and/or ISO 27001 management systems.
 * Experience with Power BI, management system software, Lean, Six Sigma or project management methodologies.

## Description

Location Remote Full-time 40 hours p/w - with flexibility to support business and operational needsAs our Head of…

Location Remote
Full-time 40 hours p/w - with flexibility to support business and operational needs

As our Head of Governance & Assurance, you'll lead the strategy, governance and continual improvement of our management systems, ensuring they remain compliant, effective and aligned to business objectives. Working across a diverse, multi-site organisation, you'll drive assurance, risk management and operational excellence while leading and developing a team of QHSE professionals to deliver meaningful business improvement.

As Head of Governance & Assurance, you'll be:

 * Leading the strategic development, transformation and continual improvement of the Group Integrated Management System (IMS) and Energy Management System (EnMS).
 * Ensuring compliance with ISO standards, legislation and governance requirements while embedding best practice across the organisation.
 * Overseeing risk management, audits, non-conformances and corrective actions to drive assurance and sustainable business improvement.
 * Partnering with operational and functional leaders to implement practical, scalable management system solutions that support business objectives.
 * Using performance data, reporting and management reviews to identify trends, mitigate risk and support informed decision-making.
 * Leading, coaching and developing a team of QHSE Coordinators while supporting organisational change, acquisitions and integration programmes.