Assurance Officer (Governance)

Gloucester City Homes; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester City Homes is seeking an Assurance Officer to lead performance and assurance reporting to maintain a G1 rating. The role involves managing insurance provisions, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with data protection standards within a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in report writing and presenting to Executive Leadership Teams.
• Experience in Data Protection and Compliance work.
• Knowledge of insurance cover and claims procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assurance reporting and insurance management.
• Coordinate follow-up actions and support the audit plan.
• Ensure Data Protection compliance and manage subject access requests.

Skills

Report Writing

Data Protection

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Continuous Professional Development

Job description

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week over 9 days a fortnight)

Were all about work life balance, this role offers a 9 day working fortnight so youll get a day to yourself every other week. What more could you want?

Searching for a dynamic and flexible employer? Look no further than GCH. We trust our colleagues and empower them to deliver how it works best for our customers.

We are now seeking an Assurance Officer to deliver high-quality, efficient, and professional performance & assurance reporting and insurance management, supporting the organisation to retain a G1 rating.

Youll support the delivery of the internal audit contract, liaising with internal audit and services, and communicate key information to ensure the effective delivery of the audit plan. Youll lead on coordinating follow-up actions and support reporting of progress, undertaking an agreed programme of 2nd line assurance reviews across GCH.

With timely and appropriate internal and external communication of the Governance team's work, including related sector news, youll track and understand assurances across the organisation, drawing together key information for reporting to senior management, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board. You will also be responsible for ensuring adequate insurance provision, managing claims, liaising with Insurance Brokers and Companies.

Youll ensure Data Protection compliance is prioritized and resourced appropriately to minimize risks. You will also lead in supporting subject access requests, including end-to-end meeting administration.

We'd like you to have

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience in report writing and presenting to Executive Leadership Teams and Governing Bodies.
• Experience in Data Protection and Compliance work.
• Experience in Social Housing Regulation and compliance, or a similar regulated environment.
• Knowledge of insurance cover, claims procedures, and policy renewal processes.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• The ability to influence others through negotiation, advice, and persuasion.

Closing Date: GCH reserves the right to bring the closing date forward if enough quality applications are received prior to the current date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities and actively encourages applications from all sections of our community, especially those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate diversity and strive to develop inclusive teams where everyone can be their authentic selves through an inclusive, family-friendly, flexible, and fun culture.

At GCH, we Live by our values: Adapt, Inspire, Own it, and Care. We are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers. #BeTheDifference