Compliance and Assurance Officer

Purpose of the role: To support the organisation and its members to develop and maintain a culture of compliance. The position will be key in ensuring members are supported to operate in a safe, consistent and sustainable manner.

Key Responsibilities

Review, develop and implement compliance processes across all levels of the organisation with the aim to promote a culture of compliance.

Develop and maintain robust procedures and structures around both compliance and health and safety.

Work to maintain a culture of compliance across the charity through the development of training and guidelines that are easy to understand and accessible to volunteer members.

Analyse membership data to identify trends, strengths and areas for improvement.

Write reports, policies and procedures in a clear, readable format including drafting risk assessments.

Support volunteers to ensure our policies and procedures are adopted and understood at local level.

Provide general administrative, analytical and reporting support across the compliance portfolio adapting to shifting priorities as needed.

Other relevant related duties as required.

Person Specification Essential

Demonstrate experience in a comparable compliance or health and safety role with responsibility for maintaining standards.

Understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practice

Proven experience of working in a regulated environment

A strong knowledge of risk management and strong analytical and communication skills

Ability to interpret and apply regulations in practical scenarios

Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and their application

Ability to demonstrate practical thinking and proven experience of handling confidential and sensitive information

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

Experience of working with volunteers.

Ability to plan and prioritise own workload but also have a flexible approach as part of a small staff team.

Ability to multi-task, demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.

Proficient in the use of IT and Microsoft software.

Sympathetic to the vision and mission of The Boys Brigade.

Desirable

Proven experience of working in a regulated environment.

Knowledge and understanding of youth organisations

Knowledge and understanding of the work of The Boys Brigade.