Head of Governance

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Company Secretary to join an organisation as the Head of Governance

Client Details

My client is a large Housing Association based in Hampshire

Description

Head of Governance - Large Housing Association

Hampshire

Role:

- Advise the Board and make sure the governance runs smoothly and efficiently.

- Work closely with the Chair and other Board members

- Ensure the Association complies with legal and regulatory requirements and their Code of Governance

- Set the Governance Framework and manage the process in order to understand what risks the organisation is facing and how well they are being managed

- Prepare reports for the Executive Team, Audit & Risk Committee and the Board

- Assist the Chair to appraise the performance of the Board, maintain a skills matrix and assist with the Recruitment of new Board Members

- Provide Governance advice to the Board and Executive

- Manage the Board and Committee meetings

Profile

Head of Governance - Large Housing Association

Hampshire

Essential:

- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

- Strong working background of managing Board and Committee meetings

- Demonstrable experience of advising the Chair and Board around governance, regulations and best practice

- Previous background in a Head of Governance or Company Secretary position

- ICSA qualified (ideally)

- Working knowledge of housing associations

Job Offer

Interim position - 6 months

Very competitive dayrate