Governance Manager; Hybrid

VANRATH is recruiting a Governance Manager on behalf of a growing housing association based in Belfast. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key leadership role responsible for corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and Board support within a values-driven social purpose organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board to strengthen organisational performance, embed continuous improvement and uphold high standards of accountability and transparency.

• Lead the planning and delivery of Board and Committee cycles, including agenda preparation, paper dispatch, minute-taking and action tracking
• Manage all regulatory reporting and returns to bodies such as the Department for Communities, Charity Commission NI and Financial Conduct Authority
• Oversee the organisation's risk management framework, including preparation of quarterly risk registers and monitoring of risk actions
• Maintain the corporate policy register, tracking review dates and flagging gaps in the policy framework
• Co-ordinate the internal audit function, liaising with retained auditors and managing the Internal Audit Register
• Deliver corporate compliance requirements including data protection (GDPR/SARs), records management and complaints handling
• Maintain the Fraud Register and support fraud prevention activity
• Develop performance monitoring systems and lead on KPI scorecard preparation
• Provide executive support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, including diary management, SLT minutes and ad hoc project work
• Line manage the Corporate Services Officer

• Degree in a related area, or Chartered Secretary / equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a governance or corporate services role with responsibility for Board and committee support
• Demonstrable experience in risk management, policy development and regulatory compliance
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Public sector or housing association experience is desirable but not essential

• Salary £48,000 - £52,400 with annual incremental progression
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare scheme
• Generous annual leave plus 13 statutory holidays
• Hybrid working (2 fixed office days per week)
• Flexible start and finish times
• On-site car parking
• Career development support including funding for professional qualifications