Head of Governance and Business Assurance - Flexible Working

Head of Governance and Business Assurance – Flexible Working
Southend–On–Sea (Flexible home working and willingness to travel to office)
Up to GBP80,000 per annum, depending on skills & experience + car allowance up to GBP1,500 per year
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Are you an experienced governance professional seeking a new challenge?
Estuary Housing is going through a period of change with the implementation of a new management structure in 2020, the development of a new Corporate Strategy in 2021 and the creation of our new Governance and Business Assurance function.
We're seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual to effectively lead our governance function and act as Company Secretary.
Proactive in your approach you will have exceptional interpersonal skills along with strong managerial skills. This role will be instrumental in facilitating effective governance ensuring that Estuary operates within its rules, relevant statutory legislation, regulatory requirements and code of governance.
With that in mind, you must be a strong influencing leader with the ability to problem solve. You will also have the confidence to advise the Chair, the Board and the Senior Leadership Team, even when in difficult, contentious and challenging circumstances.
To be successful in this role you must have:
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Governance, company law, data protection, risk and assurance experience
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Good understanding of relevant housing regulations.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills along with a proven track record of strategic planning and people management.
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Senior management experience in a relevant role within a regulated environment
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Approachable and friendly persona with a commitment to delivering a high–quality service to colleagues and customers
Joining Estuary now offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next phase of our development. If you think you have the credentials, experience and skills to make a big difference and impact, then we would love to hear from you.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Previous applicants need not apply.
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
Estuary is committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs. The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Estuary Housing Association we value inclusiveness and we are committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of our work. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage.
Closing date for applications on Tuesday 8th June, 2021
Interview date: Tuesday 15th June, 2021