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Youth Advantage UK
Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Role Purpose

The Chief Governance & People Officer (CGPO) is a senior C-suite executive responsible for ensuring the organisation operates with strong governance, legal compliance, and a healthy, engaged volunteer culture. The CGPO provides strategic leadership across governance, legal support, HR, culture, learning, and volunteer experience. They oversee multiple Heads of Department, set strategic direction for their portfolio, and collaborate closely with the CEO, Trustees, and other C-level Officers to drive organisational performance and long-term development.​

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead governance, legal support, and HR strategy across the organisation.

  • Drive portfolio performance and ensure alignment with organisational goals.

  • Contribute to C‑suite decision‑making and long‑term planning.

2. Governance Leadership

  • Maintain an up‑to‑date governing document and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Oversee GDPR and data protection standards.

  • Support Trustees with governance advice and reporting.

3. Legal Support Oversight

  • Oversee legal risk management and compliance processes.

  • Review key legal documents and guide legal research.

  • Strengthen organisational understanding of legal responsibilities.

4. HR Leadership & Culture Development

  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and volunteer checks.

  • Provide strategic oversight of conduct, standards, and people policy.

  • Promote a positive volunteer culture and engagement.

  • Lead development of training pathways and HR policies.

5. Portfolio Management & Line Management

  • Line‑manage Co‑Heads of HR and the Head of Governance & Legal Support.

  • Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance oversight.

  • Ensure effective cross‑department collaboration and clarity of roles.

6. C‑Suite Collaboration & Organisational Leadership

  • Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, COO, CPO, and Trustees.

  • Shape organisation‑wide policies, frameworks, and strategic initiatives

Person Specification (Applicant Criteria)

Essential Criteria

  • Strong understanding of governance, compliance, or legal frameworks.

  • Experience in HR, people management, or organisational culture development.

  • Ability to lead multiple departments and manage senior volunteers.

  • Excellent communication, judgement, and decision‑making skills.

  • Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and legal documents.

  • Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans.

  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and safeguarding good practice.

  • Ability to work collaboratively at executive level.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience working with Trustees or governance boards.

  • Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and risk management.

  • Background in law, HR, organisational development, or compliance.

  • Experience in volunteer‑led organisations or the charity sector.

  • Ability to design and deliver training or learning programmes.

  • Experience managing organisational change or culture initiatives.

Organisation
Youth Advantage UK View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 22 April 2026
Closing date: 01 June 2026 at 16:04
Job ref: CGPO
Tags: Human Resources, Legal / Law, Operations, Compliance / Quality, Data Protection, Governance / Management