Head of Governance, Risk and Contracts Remote with occasional travel UK wide £60,000 to £65,000 Seymour John is exclusively recruiting for a Head of Governance, Risk and Contracts on behalf of a fast-growth, innovative organisation operating in the compliance, risk, and operational performance sector. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Head of Governance, Risk and Contracts to work closely with the CEO and other C-suite members. In this role you will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening governance across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility spanning contracts, risk, compliance, insurance, and supplier governance. You will also play a key part in embedding governance best practice and supporting strategic decision-making at executive level. This position offers a rare opportunity to operate across both strategic and operational areas within a dynamic and growing organisation, where your expertise will directly influence performance, resilience, and future growth. Role duties Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders Support strategic initiatives, partnerships, and commercial decisions Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and controls Support risk management activities, including oversight of the corporate risk register Lead or support audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives Manage insurance polici