Director of Corporate Services

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Corporate Services will be responsible for leadership of the key central resource functions of ICT, Quality & Audit and Risk Management.  The Director of Corporate Services will ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance are in place across the Organisation including ICT Cyber Security.

The postholder will act as a highly visible role model for colleagues within the organisation, fostering a positive and inclusive culture by being an engaging and inspiring leader.

They will provide strategic oversight and direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality guidance and support to employees, which will be legally compliant and enable Extern to achieve its vision and strategic objectives through its workforce.

The postholder will be responsible for the implementation of systems and processes to support best practice and appropriate governance and compliance in the areas of ICT, Cyber Security, Quality & Audit and Risk Management for the organisation. They will drive change, set clear direction and inspire multi-disciplinary teams to overcome barriers to efficiency including technology and process improvement.

They will also provide accurate and timely risk management requirements and advice to the CEO, Strategic Leadership Team and the Board on developments and trends in their area of responsibility, plus all matters relating to the strategic planning of those services and their services.