Board Member - Legal & Governance (Voluntary)

Job Summary

Riverside Radio (Battersea) is recruiting a Legal Professional to join our Board as Head of Governance. In this voluntary role, you will oversee CIC compliance, policy, and risk management. Quarterly meetings (Battersea/online) plus a few hours monthly.

Job Description

We are seeking a Legal Professional to join our Board as Head of Governance. You will play a key role in keeping our Community Interest Company (CIC) compliant, accountable, and mission-focused as we grow our impact across South West London.

Job Requirements

A qualified legal professional or experienced governance specialist with an understanding of UK company, charity, or CIC law.
Someone pragmatic and collaborative who enjoys translating legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for a creative community organisation.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking their first Board position.

Job Responsibilities

Governance Leadership: Serve as Head of Governance, championing high standards of board effectiveness, accountability, and transparent decision-making.

CIC & Statutory Compliance: Advise the Board on legal compliance, regulatory obligations, and annual Community Interest Company (CIC) reporting duties.

Policy Oversight: Lead the periodic review of core policies (including safeguarding, data protection/GDPR, equality and diversity, and broadcast compliance).

Risk Management: Support the Board in identifying, reviewing, and mitigating key organisational, operational, and reputational risks.

Contract Review: Provide high-level legal sense-checking on key contracts, partnerships, and funding agreements.

Strategic Input: Contribute to quarterly Board meetings to keep decisions mission-focused.

Useful Links

https://www.riversideradio.com/join-us

Job Overview

Job Title: Board Member - Legal & Governance (Voluntary)
Salary: Unpaid
Hours: Part time
Role: Legal
Contract: Hybrid
Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Board Member - Legal & Governance (Voluntary)

Organisation: Riverside Broadcasting CIC

Postcode: SW11 4LX

How to Apply

Send a short “Why Me” note to [email protected] by 23.59 pm on 30th November 2026.

Contact name: Lesley Strachan
Contact email: [email protected]

About Riverside Broadcasting CIC

Riverside Radio is South West London’s fastest-growing community radio station, broadcasting to over 80,000 weekly listeners across Wandsworth, Merton, Richmond and Lambeth.

At its heart, Riverside Radio is about community impact. The station provides a platform for local voices, supports emerging talent, and works in partnership with businesses, charities, cultural organisations and public services to inform, connect and inspire audiences.

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