Head Of Governance And Company Secretary

Raven is here to make a difference, working as a team to build homes and change lives. We’re also ambitious: a sector-leader in carbon reduction, with commercial ventures and a focus on the future.
Want to be part of this? We’re currently recruiting for a Head of Governance and Company Secretary to join our Finance and Governance Directorate.
What you’ll achieve in the role:
The overall purpose of this role is to support the Raven Board and Executive as Company Secretary. Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring Raven Group’s governance meets all required regulatory and legal standards and codes.
Providing timely advice and ensuring a well-designed policy and assurance framework.
Leading a programme of member, executive and staff development to meet Raven’s governance standards.
What you’ll bring to Raven:
For this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
Expertise in Governance and compliance requirements of a Housing Association or similar organisation.
Company Secretarial experience.
Significant knowledge of best practice in control frameworks, assurance mapping, managing risk, and compliance.
Experience of driving organisational implementation of recommendations arising from reviews.
You will also share our values: earning trust by being open and accountable, listening with an open mind, working collaboratively, and caring about making things better.
DBS clearance will be required for this role.
What Raven will offer in return:
To create a great experience for our customers, we need to create a great experience for one another. What Raven offers goes beyond the ordinary, giving you the opportunity to join a community of people who share the same values and are passionate about making a difference.
Our reward package includes:
Competitive salaries
Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement
Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Funded health cash plan
Extensive wellbeing support
Voucher-based recognition scheme
Retail discounts
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description for this position and would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your application, email people.team@ravenht.org.uk, or phone us on 0300 123 3399.

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