Assurance Officer

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Gloucester, who are recruiting for an Assurance Officer on a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role can be conducted predominantly from home, with ad-hoc attendance for meetings, but the successful candidate will be required to attend office for their first week. The position is due to start as soon as possible, and they are looking for someone on a full-time basis. The hourly rate of pay is £23.70 p/h via an Umbrella company.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Delivering high-quality, efficient and professional performance & assurance reporting and insurance management which supports the organisation to retain a G1 ratingManaging the internal audit and supporting delivery of the internal audit contract, liaising with internal audit and with servicesCommunicating key information to ensure the effective delivery of the audit plan, leading the coordination of follow up internal audit actions, and supporting the reporting of progressTracking and understanding assurances across the organisation, collating reports for senior management, Audit & Risk Committee, and the BoardEnsuring adequate insurance provision for the organisation, managing claims, and liaising with Insurance Brokers & Insurance CompaniesSupporting the Data Protection function, ensuring the organisation is compliant, and ensuring subject access requests are supportedExperience required:Report writing and presentation to Executive Leadership Teams and Governing bodies Data Protection and Compliance workSocial Housing Regulation and compliance, or similar regulated environmentAble to demonstrate knowledge of insurance cover, claims procedures and renewal of policiesRewards and Benefits:Predominantly remote workingFlexible working days Working hours:37 hours per weekMonday – Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Created: 2025-08-02