Head of Governance - Midlands

<p>DMJ are proud to be supporting a reputable social housing organisation based in the midlands on their search for a new head of governance. Reporting to the Chief Executive, this individual will support the professional delivery of the governance framework across the organisation, ensuring compliance with the statutory, regulatory, governance and all company secretarial requirements appropriate to the social housing sector.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensuring the delivery of first-class governance support across the business.</li> <li>Supporting the efficient and effective operation of the Board and its committees.</li> <li>Ensuring that the organisation has best-in-class governance and meeting secretary support, including high-quality minutes, agendas, work plans and reports.</li> <li>Assist in the creation and updating of a suite of corporate governance tools (e.g. internal governance codes and frameworks) that assist the organisation with embedding and always driving forward good governance.</li> <li>Supporting the development of the Risk Management Strategy and Policy, ensuring that the Board and the Executives are supported in identifying the key areas of business risk and assist in the regular review of risk.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Person Specification:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience operating at a senior level within a governance focused role. Experience within the social housing sector is desirable</li> <li>Experience of managing a team.</li> <li>Qualified or working towards the CGI qualification is desirable.</li> <li>Strong track record of building and managing effective relationships across all stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p>This role supports a hybrid working pattern of 2&nbsp;days in the office per week and offers a competitive base salary.</p> <p>If you would be interested in exploring this opportunity further, please share your CV to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or call 020 3058 1455.</p> <p><em>DMJ is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pools and are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you feel you meet most, but perhaps not all of the requirements listed, we&rsquo;d still love to hear from you.</em></p>