Group Governance, Quality and Risk Manager- 6 months FTC

What you will be doing

Governance Framework:

1. Lead the review, maintenance, and application of the Group's governance requirements and framework.
2. Advise the Board and Senior Executive Team on compliance with statutory and regulatory duties.
3. Manage the Business Assurance Framework and group risk register, ensuring business risks are effectively reviewed and mitigated.
4. Provide high-level support for Board meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.

Risk Management:

1. Regularly assess and review the Group's risk management strategy and operational risk registers.
2. Oversee risk management processes, including ISO9001 and BMS, ensuring they are regularly updated and used as proactive management tools.
3. Provide training, support, and advice in risk management practices.

Data Protection:

1. Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the Group, ensuring GDPR compliance.
2. Oversee and implement data protection policies, working closely with IT and Business Units to monitor information security.

Board Support and Compliance:

1. Support the Board in governance matters, including providing recommendations on changes to legislation, regulatory standards, and other compliance aspects.
2. Ensure all regulatory submissions are made timely, including Companies House and Charity Commission filings.

What you need

Essential:

1. Significant experience in governance, compliance, and risk management, preferably within a regulated environment (e.g., local authority, charity, not-for-profit, or public sector).
2. Experience of working with senior teams, boards, and committees in a governance capacity.
3. Strong understanding of governance models, regulatory frameworks, and legal requirements.
4. Proven track record in risk management, data protection (GDPR), and audit processes.
5. High-level IT literacy, particularly in MS Office, and familiarity with relevant systems.

Desirable:

1. Experience managing governance within a not-for-profit or public sector organisation.
2. Understanding of Corporate Risk frameworks and organizational risk management systems.

What you get

1. Salary of £61,500 (national) / £64,575 (Uxbridge).
2. Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
3. Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa paid in monthly instalments (Taxable)
4. 34 days holiday plus bank holidays
5. 36-hour work week with hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
6. Birthday Leave
7. 1.5 days for personal volunteering and Additional Team volunteering opportunities
8. Opportunities for training and development with £1000 pa of individual training budget.
9. Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts.

Employee Assistance Programme

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.