Head of Assurance

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