What we need?

Are you an organised and confident governance professional who enjoys working across an organisation, building relationships and making sure good governance happens in practice?

We are looking for a Governance and Information Officer to play a key role in supporting Blackwood’s corporate and information governance arrangements.

Working closely with our Board, Committees, senior leaders and colleagues across Blackwood, you will help ensure our governance arrangements are effective, regulatory and statutory responsibilities are met, and we provide high-quality information and support.

You will coordinate and support our programme of Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, preparation of papers and maintaining accurate records. You will also contribute to regulatory assurance activity, helping Blackwood demonstrate compliance with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Regulatory Framework and identifying opportunities to continually strengthen our governance arrangements.

Information governance is another important part of the role. You will support responses to Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests, provide advice to colleagues, support data protection and information governance training and assist with the investigation and analysis of data incidents.

Who are we looking for…

You will bring experience of supporting Senior Teams and/or Boards, with a good understanding of governance processes and procedures and experience of data protection and Freedom of Information requirements.

You will be an excellent communicator, capable of producing clear reports, minutes and briefings and explaining complex issues in an accessible way. Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities, you will be confident working independently and building effective relationships at all levels, including appropriately challenging and influencing others.

You’ll have the flexibility of our hybrid working model, with two days a week in the office, alongside virtual and in-person collaboration. Occasional support for evening meetings will be required.

If you are looking for a varied role where you can develop your governance expertise and make a real contribution to how Blackwood operates, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities

• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period

• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours

• Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Help@hand

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack. Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

Note to interested applicants:

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD