Head of Corporate Services

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HRNorth-East£85,000Permanent

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Head of Corporate Services
Location: Tyne and Wear
Salary: £85,000
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for people, governance, and high-quality corporate services? I’m delighted to be supporting this North East client in their search for an experienced Head of Corporate Services to play a pivotal role in shaping how their organisation is governed, supported, and developed.
As Head of Corporate Services, you will lead the HR, governance and administrative functions, ensuring operations are efficient, transparent, and aligned with both legal requirements and organisational values. Working closely with the Strategic Director and Board, you will help drive strategy and embed a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
People, HR & Organisational Development

Lead HR, Learning & Development, and workforce planning to support the clients’ strategic goals.
Champion staff engagement, performance, wellbeing, and development.
Ensure HR policies are compliant, fair, and up to date.
Align local HR practices with the wider Group HR strategy.

Governance & Risk

Lead and strengthen governance framework in line with legal and internal standards.
Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and Board on governance and risk matters.
Oversee Board and committee activity, including agendas, papers, and minutes.
Maintain and develop policies, documentation, and governance reporting.

Corporate & Administrative Services

Manage and develop the administrative team, ensuring high-quality support to corporate and Board functions.
Maintain effective systems for meetings, document control, and office operations.
Drive the use of digital tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Leadership & Strategy

Lead the Corporate Services Department with clear direction and purpose.
Manage key roles including the Governance Officer and Corporate Services Assistant.
Support and promote company values and culture across the organisation.
Work with the Director of Strategy to deliver strategic objectives.

Criteria:
You will be a confident, credible leader with strong judgement and excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll be comfortable working at Board level, managing complexity, and balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.
You will bring:

Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles.
Proven leadership experience in governance, HR, or corporate/administrative services.
The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results.
Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent experience) in HR, business management, governance or a related field.
Professional membership (e.g. CIPD) is desirable.

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Alison Thew

Alison heads up the HR and Business Support teams for the North East region. She is a Psychology graduate with 20 years recruitment experience gained abroad, in the Midlands and London before returning to her roots in Newcastle. Alison specialises in HR and Business Support roles, bringing a deep understanding of the market and a passion for connecting great talent with the right opportunities. Outside of work, Alison loves travel and mountaineering, having climbed peaks all around the world. She’s also a massive F1 fan!

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07888377909

alison.thew@jacksonhogg.com

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