James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a Housing and unique services provider based in North London that are now looking for a Head of Assurance in a new position for the organisation to help shape their current Assurance offering across the business.

• Head of Assurance
• £55,000 - £65,000
• Permanent
• Housing organisation / niche support provider
• North London based
• 2 days per week in office V 3 days from home
• Close by to a number of major tube stations

This is a new role for a charitable organisation where you will be leading on Assurance & Risk activities across the business on an array of Compliance focussed initiatives.

This role won't be leading / managing a team and will be looking for a proactive / can do person that has a track record of implementing assurance frameworks in a busy & complex environment.

This is a real chance for someone looking to step into a "Head of" role with strong visibility across the organisation, led by a very supportive and knowledgeable Director.

Benefits include:

• Professional Accreditation Sponsorship & Study Leave
• Season Ticket Loans
• Ride to work & more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop, as appropriate, systems for identifying, checking and demonstrating effective controls and compliance with all legal and regulatory responsibilities relating to the governance and management of their services; including health and safety, data protection and security, and financial and regulatory reporting.
• Be the Association’s expert on compliance and business assurance, working collaboratively with Directors and Senior Managers to provide support and advice.
• Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory, and best practice requirements and changes, assessing the risks and potential impact on the organisation and advising staff and Board members as appropriate.
• Support the Director of Governance & Assurance to maintain the Association’s Risk Registers and Risk Maps and conduct the regular review and development of those registers/maps.
• Drive and support the further development of appropriate controls to manage and, where appropriate, minimise risk to the Association’s operations and viability (including risk of theft and fraud).
• Develop the Associations business assurance framework to demonstrate appropriate first, second- and third-line assurance on all key risks.
• Support the annual review of the Operational Plan and support the Senior Leadership Team in monitoring the delivery of the Plan.
• Work with external advisers, consultants, regulators, commissioners, inspectors etc., where necessary, to improve controls and compliance and to demonstrate third party oversight and assurance.
• Promote and support an appropriate culture within the Association to identify, assess and manage compliance.
• Share relevant lesson learnt and good practice across the organisation.
• Provide briefings, guidance and training on compliance and business assurance.
• Prepare and present reports to managers, committees, and the Board, as required.
• Deputise for the Director of Governance & and assurance & Company Secretary when required.
• Support the Director of Governance & Assurance to manage the Internal Audit programme.
• Support the Director of Governance & Assurance to manage the insurance contracts.