We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Kent, who are recruiting for a Head of Governance and Risk to join their growing team on a fixed term basis of 12-14 months.

This is a full-time position with a salary of c. £75,000 and the start date will be April.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the organisational lead on governance and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

• Maintaining governance registers, overseeing statutory and contractual obligations, and ensuring timely regulatory returns.

• Supporting board succession planning, appraisals, training and acting as a key liaison between the board and the wider business.

• Leading on organisational risk management, internal controls and overseeing the internal audit function.

• Overseeing compliance with data protection regulations and ensuring procurement practices align with legislation while delivering value for money.

• Managing external advisory contracts (e.g., legal and internal audit) and leading a small team, including governance, data protection and procurement officers.

Experience required:

• Qualified or part qualified Company Secretary or demonstrable experience in a regulated sector.

• Strong, up to date, professional knowledge of the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks in which Housing Associations operate.

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Company Secretarial experience in the Housing Sector of a similar sized Housing Association or larger.

• Demonstrable experience in managing data protection function for a similar sized organisation or larger.

• Experience of researching, developing and implementing effective policies & practices on governance, assurance and risk.

• Experience in managing relationships with external advisers such as Internal Auditors and Lawyers.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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