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Assurance Officer (Governance)

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

We’re all about work life balance, this role offers a 9 day working fortnight so you’ll 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’re now seeking an Assurance Officer – someone to deliver high-quality, efficient and professional performance & assurance reporting and insurance management which supports the organisation to retain a G1 rating.

You’ll support the delivery of the internal audit contract, including liaising with internal audit and services and communicate key information to ensure the effective delivery of the audit plan. You’ll lead on the coordination of 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, you’ll track and understand assurances across the organisation, drawing together key information for reporting to senior management, Audit and Risk Committee and Board and be responsible for ensuring adequate insurance provision for the organisation, management of claims, liaising with Insurance Brokers and Insurance Companies.

You’ll ensure that Data Protection compliance is proactively prioritised across the organisation and resourced appropriately to ensure key delivery which minimises organisational risks and take the lead in ensuring subject access requests are appropriately supported including end to end meeting administration support.

We’d like you to have…

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

  • Experience of report writing and presentation to Executive Leadership Teams and Governing bodies.

  • Experience of Data Protection and Compliance work.

  • Have experience in Social Housing Regulation and compliance, or similar regulated environment.

  • Demonstrable knowledge of insurance cover, claims procedures and renewal of policies.

  • Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.

  • The ability to influence others through negotiation, advice, and persuasion.

    Closing Date:

    GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

    GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

    We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

    At GCH, we Adapt, wev Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you
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