Governance and Assurance Officer

We help solve the homelessness crisis for families by delivering high-quality settled homes that build foundations for successful lives.
Local Space is a social landlord providing safe, secure, high-quality homes for those who need them most. We work with five local authorities (Newham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and City of London) to house people experiencing homelessness and a small number of key workers. We own and manage over 3,000 homes across 19 boroughs in London and Essex, including 1,400 leased to the London Borough of Newham, who are our biggest partner. In addition to this, we have grant funding to deliver the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney, London Borough of Newham and SWIM: Support When It Matters.

We are a unique social landlord because our business model enables local authorities to discharge their duty to house people who are homeless or at imminent risk of being made homeless while providing us with a rent guarantee. We acquire and refurbish homes to a high standard, offering intermediate rent to our customers within the limits of the benefits system. This enables us to provide essential items like white goods, window dressings and carpets, as well as a small furniture package for those who need it. Our high-quality homes offer an alternative to costly, inappropriate temporary or private sector accommodation, saving money for the local authority and providing a firm foundation to build a successful life for individuals and families who deserve a decent home.

• Turnover: c.£50m
• Regulatory rating: G1 V1
• Credit rating: AA- (S&P – highest in the sector)
• Status: Charitable Registered Provider and Investors in People Silver accredited

We're not just in the business of managing properties. We exist to provide settled homes that enable people to move from crisis to stability, and from surviving to living.

Our strategic direction is set by our Corporate Strategy : Foundations for Successful Lives, supported by an ambitious delivery plan known internally as The Climb: from good to great, together. Our culture is shaped by our values and Franklin Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, with a focus on trust, professionalism, and people-first leadership.

Position:

Position:
Governance and Assurance Officer

Salary:
£49,000 Per Annum, plus benefits

Band:
Level 11, SHO, Entry Level

Provide high quality and professional support to the Governance function of Local Space. Assuring the underlying business has an effective risk management process and achieves the highest standards of corporate governance and information governance.

• Governance
• Providing key support at Board and Committee meetings.
• Providing key support to the Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance in relation to compliance reporting in relation to regulatory expectations.
• Supporting the delivery of good practice frameworks, supporting with the planning and delivery of projects of time and meeting business expectations. Leading on the delivery of specific agreed projects.
• Risk and Assurance
• Supporting the structure and population of key risk documents including the Risk Management Framework; Risk Management Strategic Risk Register; Risk Management Operational Register; and the Board Assurance Framework.
• Data Protection
• Providing key support in processing Data Subject Access Requests and any other requests under Data Protection legislation, ensuring legislator requirements are met, as directed by the Governance, Risk and Assurance Manager

Please view the Governance and Assurance Officer Job Pack for further details.
Requirements:

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Educational Achievements, Qualifications, Training

• A first degree or equivalent level of experience in a similar role.
• Qualification or part qualification in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Information Governance or other associated area, or an willingness to work towards a qualification.

Experience And Knowledge

• Experience of working in a role relating to corporate governance, risk, assurance or compliance. Experience in governance of the housing sector would be advantageous
• Experience of working with Boards and Committees and management of all aspects of the Board cycle e.g. agenda, setting, minute writing, action tracking and forward planning.
• Ability to research areas of law, compliance or risk and report these to management colleagues and Board Members and to review processes accordingly
• Experience of ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, appropriate codes of practice and regulations and operating codes of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare reports for senior colleagues.
• Understanding of legislation relating to data protection, whistleblowing and relevant areas
• Able to project plan and coordinate others to achieve deadlines.
• An awareness of issues relating to the housing sector and how this might impact on governance and assurance.

Job Related Aptitude And Skills

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Organised, good at balancing multiple tasks
• Good attention to detail, values quality and shows commitment to the delivery of customer-focused outputs.
• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
• Ability to respond flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative in completing tasks

Additional Requirements

• Values diversity and shows understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
• Any understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• A commitment to Local Space Vision and Values

Other information:

• All posts are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• This post is not subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check
• This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974); therefore, applicants must be prepared to disclose all criminal convictions and cautions, including those that would otherwise be spent under the Act.

Key dates:
Closing Date
4 January 2026
Shortlisting
W/C 5 January 2026
Assessments and Interviews
W/C 12 January 2026

Please view the Governance and Assurance Officer Job Pack for further details.