Governance Officer – Part Time

Job Title: Governance Officer (30 hours)

Salary: £40,632 p/a pro rata

About the role…

This is a brand-new role and the person in it, will be expected to use their highly developed skills, experience and pragmatism to set up and lead on all thing’s governance.

The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive and will be based at our Head Office Hub in Bury St Edmunds.

The right person will meet this ESSENTIAL criteria…

• At least three years demonstrable experience of being a Governance Officer ideally within a housing association setting
• Excellent working knowledge of organisational governance principles and practice, in relation to Registered Providers of Social Housing and Registered Charities, or similar setting
• Knowledge and application of the Regulator of Social Housings Consumer Standards
• Knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaints Code
• A highly professional and transparent approach to supporting and challenging on matters of governance
• Experience of and confidence working with Executive Teams and Non-Executive Directors
• Experience of developing robust, yet straightforward policies
• Ability to produce high-quality, accurate minutes and reports
• Ability to make good decisions and solve problems
• High levels of organisational skills and the ability to improve ways of working
• Very high level of competency in using standard software packages (including Microsoft 365)
• The ability to quickly interpret and translate data
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• High levels of emotional intelligence
• Experience of delivering successful outcomes in a busy and varied environment
• Ability to prioritise own workload and ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations, ensuring honesty and maintaining the integrity of Solo at all times
• Ability to think about the bigger picture and make key links across all parts of the business
• High level of understanding equality, diversity and inclusion issues within a social housing setting
• A high level of knowledge of maintaining Professional Boundaries
• Able to learn and use in house systems
• Holder of a full UK driving licence with unrestricted access to a suitable vehicle for work use
• Able to successfully pass and maintain an Enhanced DBS check
• Willing to embrace professional training as required to fulfil the role

Desirable:

• Professional governance qualification
• Experience of using meeting pack production software
• Experience of developing and managing Risk Registers
• Experience of safeguarding either as a manager or practitioner

How to apply…

To get the very best people, we want to hear their authentic voice and not just hear the ability to reel off point after point from a job description.

To apply, please send to hello@solohousing.org

• Your full and detailed CV
• A Supporting Statement telling us why you are right for this role, what you would bring to Solo and what you would want to achieve in the role