Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer

IRIS Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing association in Manchester seeks a Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer. This role involves supporting the Head of Service and ensuring smooth operations of governance processes. The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, experience with senior stakeholders, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 pa and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven administrative or co-ordination experience, ideally within a governance, legal, or compliance-focused environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise minutes and communications.
• Experience in working with senior-level stakeholders and managing confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and managing documents within a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential, hands-on support to the Head of Service.
• Ensure the smooth operation of our Board, Committee and core processes.
• Play a central role in ensuring our organisation operates with integrity and transparency.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer

Salary: £36,000 pa

Manchester

Permanent, 35 hours per a week Monday to Friday (agile working arrangements in place)

Wherever possible we are open tosuggestion on the working hours and are happy to consider flexible job requirements such as job share, reduced hours, compressed hours etc., just let us know as part of your application

Closing date: 7th October 2025

Interview date: TBC (shortly after the role closes)

Interview location: Soapworks, Colgate Lane, Salford, M5 3LZ

About IVH

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve and the people we work with.

So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone!

We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this.

As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness and support people to reach their potential.

The role

The Heartbeat of Our Governance?

Are you meticulously organised, a natural problem-solver, and driven by a passion for precision? Do you want to be at the centre of an organisation’s decision-making process, ensuring everything runs seamlessly and to the highest standard? Do you want to play a central role in ensuring our organisation operates with integrity, transparency, and a robust approach to risk?

The Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer role is the beating heart of our governance and assurance function. You will provide essential, hands-on support to the Head of Service, ensuring the smooth operation of our Board, Committee and core processes. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain deep exposure to the inner workings of a high-performing and purpose-driven social housing provider and develop a robust career in governance and compliance.

What you’ll be bringing

• Proven administrative or co-ordination experience, ideally within a governance, legal, or compliance-focused environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise minutes and communications.
• Experience in working with senior-level stakeholders and managing confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and managing documents within a professional environment.

Why you’ll love working with us

At Irwell Valley Homes, we’re more than just a housing provider. We’re a team of dedicated people committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. We offer:

• A purpose-driven, supportive, and friendly working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a great pension and well-being initiatives.
• The chance to be a part of an organisation with a fantastic culture and a powerful social purpose.

If you are a highly organised, positive, and professional individual ready to take on a role that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding, we want to hear from you.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and join us in our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement to let us know why you are the perfect fit for this role.