Governance and Assurance Officer

Governance and Assurance Officer An excellent opportunity for a Governance and Assurance Officer with previous experience in governance, compliance, risk, audit or regulatory environments to support governance administration, assurance reporting and board processes. This is a development opportunity working closely with the Governance and Assurance Manager, offering long-term progression in governance and compliance. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you:
Governance Administrator, Compliance Administrator, Governance Support Officer, Risk and Assurance Officer, Administrative Officer, Governance and Compliance Officer, Governance Support Officer, Governance and Assurance Coordinator, Assistant Governance and Assurance Officer

Please note:

This is not just an admin role, candidates will need to have previous experience, or involvement in some way previously, or some transferable experience, in a governance, compliance, risk, audit or regulatory role in order to be considered. SALARY: £27,751 per annum  Benefits

LOCATION:

Birkenhead, Wirral, North West England - with some travel between various accommodation centres JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Governance and Assurance Officer who has strong administration, reporting and organisational skills and the ability to support governance, compliance and risk management processes. Working closely with senior leadership, the Governance and Assurance Officer will assist with meeting administration, regulatory compliance, policy management and assurance reporting.

The role involves preparing documentation, maintaining accurate records and supporting governance frameworks. As a Governance and Assurance Officer you will also help coordinate assurance reviews, prepare reports for leadership teams and committees, and ensure governance procedures are documented and maintained effectively. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Governance and Assurance Officer include:
Governance Administration:
Provide administrative support to governance activities including board and committee processes Meeting Coordination:
Arrange meetings, prepare agenda packs, organise supporting documentation and record accurate meeting minutes Record Management:
Maintain accurate governance records, policies and compliance documentation Reporting Support:
Prepare clear and concise reports for senior leadership teams and committees Compliance Monitoring:
Support the organisation in adhering to laws, regulations and regulatory governance standards Policy Administration:
Assist with maintaining and implementing governance policies and procedures Assurance Reviews:
Coordinate internal assurance reviews of key business processes and document findings Stakeholder Engagement:
Work collaboratively with managers, staff and stakeholders to support governance activities Corporate Reporting:
Contribute to organisational reporting including annual reports, strategic plans and key performance indicators Continuous Improvement:
Research best practice and support improvements in governance, compliance and organisational processes CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience in a governance, compliance, risk, audit, regulatory or business support role Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Experience preparing reports, documentation and formal records using Microsoft Word Experience creating meeting documentation and agenda packs, including use of Adobe Acrobat or similar document tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate minutes Experience maintaining records, policies and compliance documentation Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation Experience working collaboratively with teams and stakeholders across an organisation A proactive approach to…