ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About the role We have a new opportunity for a Head of Governance to join our team in London on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will manage the Governance and Insurance Teams to ensure that the Guinness group has in place governance, compliance and insurance arrangements to support effective control and direction of the organisation. You will be providing support to Boards and Committees across the Guinness group. This is a hybrid role with 3 office-based days per week. What were looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so youll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but youll also be a confident collaborator, with the willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. Experience: Essential Experience of company secretarial work in a medium-sized or large organisation. Experience of providing complex, technical advice to boards, committees and senior management on governance or regulatory matters. Experience of managing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including registers and records and compiling and submitting regulatory returns. Experience of managing or supporting reviews of governance arrangements. Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills (including the ability to take excellent meeting minutes). Ability to be a trusted advisor and to maintain confidentiality. Highly organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail. Experience of working to deadlines and targets. Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office. Desirable Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body. Qualifications: Essential Educated to Degree level (Level 6) or higher. Desirable Chartered Secretary (Associate or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) or qualified solicitor. To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. Please apply with a CV and a covering letter. Closing date for applications: Monday 10th February First round interviews to be held on 24 th and 26 th February on MS Teams. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note: The advertised salary includes a £6000 Local Job Supplement Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional Benefits Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme