Regional Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Position Purpose

The Regional Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance plays a critical role in ensuring that Campus Boards and the Regional Boards across the United States, Canada and Caribbean (Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines) education business, operate with integrity, accountability, and compliance. This role provides strategic oversight and leadership in governance, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met, Board processes are effective, and key risk areas such as child protection, data protection, Privacy, and WHS are proactively managed.
 
By embedding strong governance and compliance practices, this role safeguards the integrity and sustainability of OneSchool Global here in United States, Canada and the Caribbean, ensuring it meets the highest standards of ethical and regulatory responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

Board Governance & Compliance – Ensuring OSG Campus Boards are fully aware of their obligations, operate within regulatory frameworks, and conduct well-governed and effective meetings.
Governance Systems & Platforms – Developing and maintaining a centralised Governance Platform to ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and accessibility of key governance materials.

Infrastructure & Procurement Compliance – Working closely with Buildings and Finance teams to ensure all infrastructure and asset projects meet compliance requirements and addressing any historical non-compliance. Strengthening procurement processes to enhance governance and mitigate conflicts of interest.
Training & Capability Building – Developing a structured onboarding program and role-specific training for Campus Board Members to enhance governance knowledge and accountability.

Policy & Risk Management – Overseeing and driving awareness of policies related to procurement, risk management, workplace health & safety, child protection, and privacy/confidentiality to ensure a strong compliance culture across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

Provide strategic, multi-jurisdiction, leadership in Privacy, Child Protection, Data Protection, WHS, Risk Management, and Legal affairs.

Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and strategies in collaboration with the Regional Managing Directors and Global. Maintain and update compliance-related qualifications.
Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance, risk, and compliance metrics to relevant boards and committees.
Champion a culture of governance, risk and compliance within the organization.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manage and resolve complex compliance issues proactively.

Identify gaps, weaknesses, or areas of non-compliance and develop actionable remediation plans.
Ensure full compliance with government regulations and funding requirements.
Implement governance best practices and recommend structural or procedural changes as needed.
Provide hands-on guidance and practical solutions, rather than just high-level strategy.
Work closely with leadership to educate and upskill internal teams on compliance best practices.
Assess whether additional compliance resources (e.g., analyst) are needed and assist in hiring, if required.

Knowledge and Skills

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., law, finance, economics, risk, governance).
Strong understanding and practical application of occupational health and safety management systems and risk management principles across the United States, Canada, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
15+ years of senior compliance experience, preferably within education, government-funded organizations, financial services, or regulated industries at a senior level.
Deep knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, particularly for organizations handling government funds.
Ability to independently audit and assess compliance without prior internal guidance.
Experience in implementing and improving compliance programs from the ground up.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex compliance issues in a clear, actionable manner.
Hands-on approach—able to execute as well as strategize.
Experience working in a consultant or advisory capacity is a plus.

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