Director of Governance

The main duties of the Director of Governance will be:

• Ensure that we are operating in compliance with legislation, regulations, and best practice
• Manage the induction process for new Board Members
• Be the main point of contact with the charity regulator on corporate governance issues.
• Keep informed of changes in legislation and regulation. 
• Monitor compliance of all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, providing advice and guidance to the board as required. 
• Ensure all compliance policies (such as Conflicts of Interest and Gifts & Hospitality) are kept up to date, monitored and communicated effectively to all members.
• 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.
• Liaise with Finance Director to sure all financial controls are in compliance with governance docs and best practice
• Establishment and Implementation of Protected Disclosures process that allows volunteers or other relevant stakeholder to raise concerns of possible improprieties
• Establish an efficient audit/investigation process where financial irregularities/fraud are suspected
• To review and recommend changes to the structure of The Board or management of the organisation where appropriate
•  To help arrange supports and sub-committees where relevant 
• Complete all training offered to the Haven hub that volunteers are asked to do eg QPR, Mapa, Child First etc
• Report at each board meeting on the status of the role and provide relevant updates.
• Attend at least 70% of committee meetings.