Governance Officer

Governance Officer

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of North West’s leading housing associations. Prima Group is an ambitious, forward thinking and innovative place to work, we see our people being key to our success and are Gold Award members of Investors in People.

As the Governance Officer you will be providing an effective governance service to support core business and ensure regulatory compliance. Focusing on best business practices and to improve quality and efficiency.

Location: Flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and Prima offices (Columbus Quay and Twickenham Drive)

Salary: £37,057 Per Annum

Governance Officer Main Duties:

• Act as the liaison between the leadership team and Board members, develop briefings as and when required to convey key messages to both employees and members.
• Offer advice and support to colleagues when preparing reports and briefings to Board members
• Accountable for supporting and servicing Boards and Committee meetings; including, secretariat service, minute taking and meeting coordination and forward planning, to enable effective management of the Group.
• Provide input to the quarterly in-depth Governance Report and all associated ad hoc or regular reports required for all Boards and Committees.
• Provide a day-to-day governance service including designing and developing processes, advising Boards and employees on requirements and reviewing and challenging current and future processes.
• Accountable for compiling the evidence necessary to satisfy an In-Depth Assessment, or other governance related regulatory compliance requirement. Working closely with the Executive team to draw together the evidence required by the Regulator.
• Manage the Boards and Committee inductions and appraisal processes, develop, implement and manage training plans for members in-line with this and feed into the Board succession planning process.
• Manage the effectiveness reviews for Board and committees, collating responses for feedback and review.
• Manage all administrative tasks for members, including, recruitment, induction, subsistence claims, subscriptions, conference and events.
• Oversee the self-assessment reviews of the NHF Code of Governance, the Governance Standard, Financial Viability Standard and Codes of Practice.
• Working within a confidential environment, where a relationship of mutual trust is essential, to ensure that commercially sensitive and/or confidential information is handled appropriately and remains secure.

Governance Officer Person Requirements:

• Focused drive
• Adaptable
• Team focus
• Customer focus
• Communication
• Self-development
• Organisational Awareness
• Strong commitment to customer service excellence
• Demonstrates drive and resilience
• Proactive approach to work
• Self-starting and self-motivated

Skills & Competencies for the role:  

• Experience of working with a Board of management.
• Experience of working within a confidential environment
• Experience of working within a Governance environment and a good working knowledge of the governance systems in an organisation would be desirable.
• Having worked in a housing association, not for profit or public sector organisation, would be advantageous in this role. 
• A clear understanding of the role of ICT in service delivery.
• Knowledge and understanding of the process relating to governance and regulatory compliance would be desirable.
• Occasional working outside usual office hours  

Essential:

• Educated to A’ Level standard or equivalent

Desirable:

• Degree level qualification
• Continued professional development

Governance Officer Benefits - why work for us?

• Generous annual leave
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• 4 additional concessionary days leave over the Christmas period
• Birthday annual leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Competitive pension scheme with salary sacrifice scheme for qualifying staff
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Long service awards
• Flexible and agile working
• 35-hour week Monday-Friday with fully flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working from the office and from home
• Colleague Support
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme  (EAP) for confidential advice and support
• Discounts on a variety of good such as phone contracts and a cycle to work scheme
• Occupational health services to support wellbeing at work
• Access to Prima’s discount club – Housing Perks
• Recogntion and wellbeing:
• Reward and recognition scheme to celebrate achievements
• Discounted gym membership and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to volunteer in your local community
• Free parking on site at Prima’s two offices

Prima Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Prima Group has signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and the Caring Business Charter. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants and those care experienced young people, who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please specify if you wish to be considered under this scheme.

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