Policy and Compliance Officer
Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)
Full time 28,000 - 35,200.00 + benefits package
Housing association which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. Their goal is to create places where everyone feels proud to live. “We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership – operating in the Home Counties between Oxford and Cambridge.” They own over 18,000 homes, employ over 350 staff, and have an outstanding track record of delivering on average over 500 new homes every year for the last decade.
Reporting to the Head of Governance and Legal, this is a key role in ensuring that Board and Committees are supported, that the organisations policies are maintained up to date and that regulatory returns are completed. It is a varied role with exposure to all levels within the organisation, particularly at Board level.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the Head of Governance in preparing Board and Committee agendas, checking and uploading Board papers and ensuring the smooth running of meetings;
- Taking minutes at Board and Committee meetings;
- Supporting the Heads of Service in reviewing and updating the organisation’s policies including providing advice on legal and regulatory requirements;
- Ensuring the appropriate returns are made on time to Companies House and the Financial Conduct Authority.
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of working in an office environment and dealing with a range of personnel at different levels within the organisation
- Confident communicator and presenter
- Organised and a good planner
- Good Attention to detail
- Able to manage a high and varied workload
Benefits
- Generous annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 33 days after five years, plus an allowance for public holidays
- Free private medical insurance
- Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme, up to a maximum of 10% of your salary
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Free life assurance cover
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Access to a confidential employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
Please note that only applicants who complete the online application process on the employer’s website will be considered for the position. Once you have uploaded your c.v. you will receive an email containing the link to the employer’s website to complete their online application.’
Closing date: 12 November 2017
Interview date: 23 and 24 November 2017