Assurance Officer (21 hours)

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Williamsburgh Housing Association seeks a part-time specialist to deliver governance, risk, assurance and compliance support across the organisation. You will maintain risk registers, monitor control effectiveness, support internal and external audit processes, prepare assurance reports and assist with statutory and regulatory submissions.

You’ll also coordinate governance activities, support policy reviews, and ensure accurate, timely information for senior managers and Board members.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, compliance, assurance or risk management would be beneficial.
• Detail oriented and able to analyse information across multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational, communication and professionalism when handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain risk registers and monitor control effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audit processes and prepare assurance reports.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory submissions and governance activities.
• Coordinate policy reviews and ensure timely information for senior managers and Board members.
• Embed assurance practices to support transparency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk management

Assurance

Audit support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

This role provides specialist support across Health and Safety, governance, risk, assurance and compliance. You’ll help maintain risk registers, monitor control effectiveness, support internal and external audit processes, prepare assurance reports, and assist with statutory and regulatory submissions.

You’ll also support the coordination of key governance activities, support policy reviews, and ensure accurate, timely information is available to senior managers and Board members. Working collaboratively across WHA, you’ll help embed strong assurance practices that support transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Who We're Looking for

We’re looking for someone who is detail focused, confident analysing information and able to work proactively across multiple priorities. You’ll bring strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive or complex information with professionalism.

Experience in governance, compliance, assurance or risk management would be beneficial, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy structured work, problem solving and supporting high standards across the organisation.

Closing date for applications

Monday 24th August 2026, 08:00

Full salary & employment details

Part time, Permanent - 21 hours per week (days/hours flexible)
EVH7 PA22-25 £42,707 - £46,895 (pro-rata)

Job Type

Part Time

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