Head of Governance - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom - Barcud

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Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

37 Hours, Full Time, permanent

Close Date: 3rd July

Head of Governance
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Responsible to: Group Director of Corporate
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Services Responsible for: Senior Governance Officer

Overall Purpose:

To support the Group and Subsidiary Boards in developing and overseeing delivery of corporate strategy alongside their legal, constitutional and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support corporate and operational planning. Manage the organisation of corporate planning events and shape the discussion into a draft plan. Coordinate consultation on draft plan and prepare a final corporate plan for Board consideration. Manage the preparation of operational plans in support of the corporate plan
Support effective Board and Committee meetings. Oversee the governance calendar and the development of agendas and supporting documents for the Group. Undertake a quality control role for meeting papers and give guidance to report authors where needed. Ensure required approvals are given and decisions are clearly stated
Ensure the Group complies with regulatory standards in all respects. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
Develop and maintain a suite of policies, procedures and related documents
Oversee the delivery of Board and Subsidiary Board performance reviews and Board member learning and development plans
Support the Chair and Company Secretary in managing Board and Committee succession planning, from recruitment to induction
Ensure Board members and colleagues have the governance information, polices and advice needed in order to fulfil their obligations
Support Board task and finish groups as and when needed
Lead on the Association's annual selfevaluation report to Welsh Government, including compliance with the code of governance and regulatory standards
Coordinate and oversee development and implementation of the Association's project management procedures, leading on projects where appropriate
Ensure compliance across the Group with the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Excellent knowledge of governance, regulation and associated legislation in a regulated sector through related qualifications (such as a degree, a charted secretary or other professional qualification) or through substantial evidence of worked experience.
Evidence of continually developing professional knowledge

Experience:

Experience in a senior governance role within a challenging, regulated environment
Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders on governance matters
Proven experience of commissioning and qualityassuring papers and reports
Achieving challenging targets and objectives experience
Proven strategic planning, project management and organisational reporting skills
Public Sector or Housing Association experience (Desirable)

Knowledge/Skills:

Up to date knowledge of innovative and current approaches to governance
A very high standard of written communication, capable of minuting discussions effectively, accurately and appropriately
Excellent time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines, working under pressure at times
The ability to operate from an impartial position on all matters, upholding confidentiality, integrity as well as punctuality and reliability
Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act
Welsh language ALTE level 3 (Desirable)

Leadership and Management:

Ability to motivate and develop staff, and promote high levels of performance, including the ability to manage remotely
Promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Personal Qualities: