Assistant Director Governance

Job title: Assistant Director Governance

Company: Curo Group


Job description: Join us at a significant moment in Curo’s governance journey. As Assistant Director Governance, you’ll contribute to our governance foundations while adapting to an increasingly complex regulatory environment.What you’ll be doingWorking alongside our Chief Governance Officer, you’ll guide a talented team through a period of professional growth and development and help shape our governance approach for the future.· Create and implement governance solutions and practice that enhance our framework.· Guide and support our governance team, supporting each person’s unique professional journey.· Cultivate essential relationships across our organisation, from Board level to operational teams.· Design and oversee effective risk management and compliance processes.· Facilitate best practice sharing and continuous improvement in corporate governance.· Build collaborative partnerships with external regulators and stakeholder groups.We’re headquartered in Bath and offer hybrid working arrangements with a mix of office and home working.More about youWe think this role is a good fit for a governance professional with experience in delivering excellence in a complex regulatory environment. Your collaborative leadership approach and coaching mindset will help nurture and develop talent, building on individual and team strengths to create an effective governance function.You’ll bring:

• A relevant degree (Business, Law, Accountancy, or Public Administration) or equivalent experience.

• Professional qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) such as ACG/ACIS, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in a senior governance role with a track record of supporting teams through periods of change.

• Experience in building effective relationships with Board members, executives and regulators.

• Skills in developing talent and fostering team engagement.

• A collaborative approach to leadership.

• Housing sector experience is valuable but not essential – we welcome perspectives from other regulated environments.

What you’ll get in returnWe think you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing and help us to make a difference to our customers’ lives every day.So, in return for all your hard work, not only do you get a great salary but we also offer:· 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service.· An additional day’s leave on your birthday· Contributory (Salary Sacrifice) Pension Scheme matched by CURO up to 10%· Annual ‘Homes for Good’ Reward.· Life Assurance Policy (up to 6x your annual salary)· Flexible Benefits including the ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, Cycle to Work· ‘Perks at Work’ – access to 1000’s of discounts online and in-store.· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing friendly impartial advice on financial, health, work or mental wellbeing.· Free Parking at many of our Offices.We will be closing applications on 31st January 2025, however we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy earlier should we find the right applicant. So, if you think you’re the person for this job, please don’t delay and apply today!Curo is an organisation with social purpose at its heart. We provide affordable homes that help people find security and stability and a positive future. We’re one of the largest housing associations in the South West and an expanding house builder, using our profits to create more affordable housing in our communities.Our values are at the core of how we work. We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and recognise their sense of pride in the work they do to support our customers.We’re proud to say that since 2016 we have been ranked by Best Companies as being in the UK’s top 75 Large Companies to work for. We’re also listed in the top 10 best housing associations to work for in the country, and among the top 25 best companies to work for in the South West!One more thingWe provide homes and services to a community that is diverse. We recognise that we need to do more to ensure that the colleagues in our organisation better reflect and understand the community we serve and for that reason we particularly welcome applications from any diverse background and abilities. We are also a recognised ‘disability confident’ employer. If you think you are right for this role, we encourage you to apply!If you need support to assist you to make an application or attend an interview, then please email our recruitment team at and we will be happy to help.

Expected salary: £75250 per year

Location: Bath

Job date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:07:46 GMT

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