Head of Governance

We are currently working with a fantastic housing provider based in Oxfordshire who are looking for their next Head of Governance. Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will provide strategic corporate governance advice and operational company secretarial support to both the Board and the Executive, establishing and maintaining the highest standards of governance at all times.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Governance:

• Review and develop the overall governance framework for the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements.
• Guide on legal and constitutional matters (standing orders & conduct of business and meetings)
• Manage all aspects of Board and Committees (Including papers, minutes, agendas, attendance registers, declarations of interests, DBS checks and L&D records)

Board and Committee

• Ensure Board and its Committees are properly constituted, operated and supported, according to standing orders and the regulatory framework.
• Arrange secretariat attendance at all Board and Committee meetings – taking minutes at Board and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Give advice to the Chair and the members on governance and regulatory matters.

Risk and Assurance

• Support the development, implementation and compliance with Risk Management strategy and policy.
• Own / Manage the risk register.
• Identify the key areas of business risk and assist in the regular review of risk.

Statutory and regulatory
 

• Provide advice on regulatory, statutory and corporate governance matters.
• Ensure the business remains compliant with legal and regulatory standards (responsible for annual assessment of compliance).
• Maintain oversight of regulatory returns and ensure timely / accurate submission.
• Be responsible for completion of annual returns to the FCA.

General

• Act as Company Secretary
• Support the Data Protection Officer in meeting the requirements of GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018.
• Develop, manage and deliver a robust Governance Framework and Risk Management Framework – Ownership of Risk Management model and Risk Appetite.

This role will offer a competitive salary of circa £70,000 (dependent on experience) and hybrid working.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, then please either apply below or email me at [email protected] or call 020 3058 1455.