6 Part time, Executive / Management jobs in Harrogate

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, this role will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Charity complies with relevant legislation and regulations. The Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk will help maintain the 'conscience of the charity' to ensure that the Charity maintains public trust and executes its business in line with best practice. The role will be responsible for monitoring the compliance of legislative and regulatory requirements affecting the Charity and its activities.,

• Facilitate the smooth operation of the Charity's formal decision-making governance structures (including Committees reporting to the Board), ensuring that all Board meetings and all Board Committees are properly constituted and provided with clear terms of reference.
• Ensure the Charity complies with its Articles of Association and where appropriate drafting and incorporating amendments in accordance with correct procedures, including management of any governance issues for the Charity Commission.
• Review and monitor procedures to ensure that the Charity complies with the requirements of the Charity Commission and charity legislation alongside other company law and Company House requirements.
• Maintain the following registers and respond to appropriate requests concerning information they contain: Members of the Board of Trustees, Trustees' interests, Gifts and hospitality accepted and refused, Persons with significant control register and Governance of the Donors register (adherence to GDPR).
• Be responsible for facilitating the proper induction of Trustees into their role, advising and assisting them in their duties and responsibilities.
• Update and review governance policies and procedures and ensure their effective implementation.
• Design and develop mechanisms to ensure that there is a robust framework for compliance with legislative, regulatory and policy requirements and that this is in line with best practice.
• Provide advice to staff on compliance with legislation, regulation and policies. This includes researching and investigating matters, challenging existing practice and agreeing new ways of working where required.
• Lead on the Charity's whistleblowing arrangements and support the 'Freedom to Speak Up Champion' in the investigation and management of whistleblowing matters.
• Design and maintain key registers and declarations in line with internal and external requirements. This will include the development of other key internal compliance registers, including those relating to contracts, complaints and policies.
• Manage the Governance, Compliance and Risk Officer to support the operation and logistics of the governance, compliance and risk related work.
• Contribute, as a member of the Charity's management team, to the wider strategic projects and developments.
• Work flexibly to support any governance, compliance, risk and legal responsibilities or other duties commensurate with the post.
  
  Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees? Do you have knowledge of corporate governance practices, standards and methodologies? Do you have experience of working alongside and supporting Boards and committees? If so, we want to speak to you!, Qualification in corporate governance or relevant experience.
• Experience of servicing and supporting Boards and committees and advising on complex governance matters.
• Detailed knowledge of corporate governance practices, standards and methodologies, and proven experience of their application.
• Working knowledge of data protection legislation and its application.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships and influence others.
• A high degree of personal integrity and the ability to work with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
  
  27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working
• Volunteering Days
• Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
• Line Management Training Programme
• Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
• Annual pay review
• Health & Wellbeing support including:
+ access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Life Insurance Protection
• Cyclescheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts