Governance & Assurance Officer
Housing Diversity Network
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Job Title
Governance & Assurance Officer
Organisation
Brighter Places
Job Description
Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We’re looking for a Governance & Assurance Officer to help make a difference every single day.
The Role
Are you passionate about doing things right and making a meaningful impact across an organisation? We’re looking for a Governance & Assurance Officer to join our small team to provide excellent services to others. This will involve driving forward our new procurement arrangements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and data protection, whilst supporting the Executive team and our Customer and Homes Committee.
In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you'll be at the heart of our governance and risk management efforts, working closely with our Executive Team and Board to drive forward key initiatives.
Although we offer hybrid working, there is an expectation to attend the office twice a week and in addition if required, with a minimum of 4 committee meetings a year running into early evening.
We value colleagues who consistently demonstrate and champion our values and who create positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
The Main Activities Are
At Brighter Places, we value and nurture talent, welcoming both experienced professionals and those with the right attitude and determination who are looking for get their foot on the ladder. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or the journey you’ve been on so far, we’ll welcome your unique experience and perspective – and help you find your brighter future.
For this role we are looking for individuals who have:
Experience – Essential
At Brighter Places, We’re Committed To Creating a Supportive And Rewarding Environment For Our Team. When You Join Us, You’ll Benefit From a Comprehensive Package Designed To Support Your Wellbeing, Work-life Balance, And Professional Growth, Including
Your skills, talents, and contributions matter to us, and we look forward to supporting your success.
Together, we can build a workplace that empowers everyone.
To apply, please review the full role profile and complete an online application form on our website: https://www.brighterplaces.co.uk/careers/
Governance & Assurance Officer
Organisation
Brighter Places
Job Description
Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We’re looking for a Governance & Assurance Officer to help make a difference every single day.
The Role
Are you passionate about doing things right and making a meaningful impact across an organisation? We’re looking for a Governance & Assurance Officer to join our small team to provide excellent services to others. This will involve driving forward our new procurement arrangements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and data protection, whilst supporting the Executive team and our Customer and Homes Committee.
In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you'll be at the heart of our governance and risk management efforts, working closely with our Executive Team and Board to drive forward key initiatives.
Although we offer hybrid working, there is an expectation to attend the office twice a week and in addition if required, with a minimum of 4 committee meetings a year running into early evening.
We value colleagues who consistently demonstrate and champion our values and who create positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
The Main Activities Are
- Act as the primary contact for procurement administration, supporting the development and implementation of a robust procurement framework.
- Lead governance initiatives, including managing action plans, enhancing systems and records, maintaining SharePoint pages, and monitoring compliance with Regulatory Standards.
- Lead on the collation of Data Subject Access Requests and other information requests, while contributing to data protection projects to ensure legal compliance.
- Support the organisation’s Business Continuity Planning by assisting with the development and maintenance of relevant procedures.
- Provide governance support to the Customer & Homes Committee, including preparing meeting packs, coordinating meetings and forward plans, and engaging with involved customers (minimum of four meetings annually).
- Deliver administrative support to Executive Team meetings and members, ensuring smooth coordination and documentation.
- Collaborate across the Governance & Risk Team, offering flexible support and covering Board and Committee activities when needed.
At Brighter Places, we value and nurture talent, welcoming both experienced professionals and those with the right attitude and determination who are looking for get their foot on the ladder. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or the journey you’ve been on so far, we’ll welcome your unique experience and perspective – and help you find your brighter future.
For this role we are looking for individuals who have:
Experience – Essential
- Highly organised and structured with project planning skills
- Proactive and able to manage own workload
- Attention to detail and methodical
- Able to work as part of a small team but also independently
- Great admin skills across all Microsoft packages and SharePoint
- Able to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the Bristol office
- Flexibility to occasionally work evenings to support a small number of planned meetings annually
- Minute taking skills
- Data Protection knowledge
- Procurement/contract management knowledge
- Social housing experience
At Brighter Places, We’re Committed To Creating a Supportive And Rewarding Environment For Our Team. When You Join Us, You’ll Benefit From a Comprehensive Package Designed To Support Your Wellbeing, Work-life Balance, And Professional Growth, Including
- Additional leave
- Company events and team activities
- Wellbeing allowance
- A competitive company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible working hours (flexitime)
- Free and on-site parking
- Life insurance cover
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Comprehensive sick pay
- Hybrid and remote working options
Your skills, talents, and contributions matter to us, and we look forward to supporting your success.
Together, we can build a workplace that empowers everyone.
To apply, please review the full role profile and complete an online application form on our website: https://www.brighterplaces.co.uk/careers/
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