The main duties of the Director of Governance will be:
1. Ensure that we are operating in compliance with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
2. Manage the induction process for new Board Members.
3. Be the main point of contact with the charity regulator on corporate governance issues.
4. Keep informed of changes in legislation and regulation.
5. Monitor compliance of all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, providing advice and guidance to the board as required.
6. Ensure all compliance policies (such as Conflicts of Interest and Gifts & Hospitality) are kept up to date, monitored, and communicated effectively to all members.
7. Review all policies and procedures of The Haven Hub and develop any policies that are required ensuring all are communicated effectively and appropriately to members.
8. Liaise with the Finance Director to ensure all financial controls are in compliance with governance documents and best practice.
9. Establish and implement a Protected Disclosures process that allows volunteers or other relevant stakeholders to raise concerns of possible improprieties.
10. Establish an efficient audit/investigation process where financial irregularities or fraud are suspected.
11. Review and recommend changes to the structure of The Board or management of the organisation where appropriate.
12. Help arrange supports and sub-committees where relevant.
13. Complete all training offered to the Haven Hub that volunteers are asked to do, e.g., QPR, MAPA, Child First, etc.
14. Report at each board meeting on the status of the role and provide relevant updates.
15. Attend at least 70% of committee meetings.
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