BDS have a fantastic opportunity for a Governance officer to join our client who are a leading and expanding housing association in the North East. 

This is a great opportunity to make at real difference – supporting the Group’s Board and Committees and ensuring that the organisation meets its governance and regulatory requirements. 

 We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about all things governance, with great interpersonal skills, who can engage with individuals at all levels both internally and externally. 

This is initially a contract for circa 6 months but could be extended folllowing a large restructure.

Salary from 40K negotiable

Work from home with occasional travel to office meetings

Main dutie

• To provide specialist and technical leadership, support and advice on the more complex aspects of governance, risk, assurance and company secretarial practice
• Develop, embed support and co-ordinate Governance arrangements, including Registers and Returns
• Co-ordinate and develop Internal Audit, Risk and Assurance processes
• Provide support to service areas through a partnering approach for Governance, Risk and Assurance functions 
• Develop, review and update Business Continuity plans
• Support Governance Reviews, IDAs and due diligence processes
• Support Data Protection, Procurement, and Health and Safety processes 

Criteria   

A strong record of demonstrable achievement in delivery of Governance and Risk services, which may include working directly with and advising Chairs and Board members on confidential and complex issues and in the development and updating of governance policies and procedures 

Experience of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders 

Experience in advising Board and Committee Members on governance arrangements and interpreting rules/articles/scheme of delegation 

Excellent planning and the ability to deliver to timescales

A problem solver with innovative ideas  

Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Vickie on (phone number removed)