Governance Assistant

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference within a community-focused organisation? We are recruiting a Governance and Assurance Support Officer to join their Bath-based team. In this pivotal role, you'll help maintain the organisation’s robust governance framework by ensuring risk registers, internal audits and assurance processes are accurately managed. DAY TO DAY: Supporting senior leaders and the Board in maintaining organisation-wide confidence and compliance, helping to keep things running smoothly and secure Keeping risk registers current, supporting the review of risks and controls, coordinating audit schedules and tracking management actions Assisting with fraud prevention initiatives and report on emerging trends from audits and incidents Producing insightful reports and supporting regulatory submissions will also be part of your role Spotting trends and emerging patterns, acting on these and ensuring follow up is tracked Producing timely reports for the business Developing relationships with key stakeholders across the business, probing around controls and understanding if they are relevant or need updating Maintaining wider commercial awareness and business goals Preparing for Quarterly audits WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE: Experience in risk management, internal audit, assurance, compliance, Strong administration skills with experience using systems to manage registers, actions, and reporting Confident user of Microsoft Office applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and handle sensitive issues tactfully Attention to detail with a methodical approach to work AND FOR YOU: 26 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after three years), plus bank holidays Birthday off as a dedicated holiday Benefit from up to 10% matched pension contributions Flexible hybrid working (three days in the office, two at home) Access to a range of benefits including a Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme Employment where people and community are valued and company ethos is to make a positive impact every day JRBath