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Risk and Assurance Officer

Job Description

Monday - Friday
Permanent position
£37,000 per annum
Hybrid working available (2 days in office)
9am - 5pm
Must have a Compliance/Health & Safety background

You will:
* Support the Governance and Compliance Team in both administration and project activity, that supports the department and our clients objectives.
* Lead on risk management across the business, covering both strategic and operational risk management.
* Manage the Assurance Framework and keep it up to date, accurate and relevant.
* Produce high quality risk and assurance reports for the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board.
* Work across the business, including with members of senior management and the Executive Team, to manage and update departmental and corporate risk registers.
* Monitor compliance with the Risk Management Strategy and support the Head of Governance in ensuring it remains relevant and up to date.
* Horizon Scan and research future risks that might impact the business.
* Work with colleagues at all levels across the business to identify risks and consider mitigations.
* Support the Data Protection Officer in their daily functions, including assisting with subject access requests.
* Reflect the Wandle values and behaviours in everything you do to achieve the best outcomes for our customers.

What you will need to have:
* An interest in social housing and governance, a passion for the work we do as a housing association and an understanding of the regulatory regime we operate in
* A good practical and theoretical understanding of Governance, Risk and Assurance
* An aptitude for research
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* An interest in social housing policy and an understanding of the key sector trends and risks
* An outgoing personality and can-do attitude. Able to engage constructively with people at all levels, whether in person or virtually, and make a positive impact on the business.
* The ability to write clear and concise reports, and present effectively to colleagues, Board Members and stakeholders
* A working knowledge of data protection principles
* Excellent computer skills, especially including the use of Excel, Word and SharePoint

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Risk and Assurance Officer

Compliance

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Housing Association

Gonvernance

Legislation and Regulation

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