Head of Legal Governance and Compliance

£63,756-£70,236 per annum

(We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

Full-time (37.5h) / Permanent

Based in Islington, London

Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.

Greenpeace UK is seeking Head of Legal Compliance and Governance to support the development of effective governance structures that ensure legal and regulatory compliance. This newly created role will work closely with senior leadership and the Head of Legal to drive strategic governance initiatives across the organisation. Leading on governance, contracts, compliance, and data protection, the successful candidate will independently advise the senior management team and Board, provide practical and solutions-focused legal guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders across Greenpeace UK and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the organisation during a period of strategic development, taking ownership of projects and delivering meaningful, forward-looking change.

We are partnering with J Matthews Legal to recruit for this role. For full details and to submit your application, please click HERE.

Closing Date: 16 March 2026