Business Assurance Manager - Part Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Assurance Manager (part time of 21 hours) to provide proactive support to Freebridge in respect of Risk Management and Business Assurance activities and reporting. To provide and report upon a managed Business Assurance Audit programme to Leadership Team and the Audit and Risk Committee. To support management in the identification and delivery of efficient, controlled and compliant business processes.

At FCH diversity is the cornerstone of our values and culture. We believe in creating a workplace where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Diversity is about embracing a multitude of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that enrich our collective understanding and drive innovation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we empower our colleagues, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute to our shared success. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter future together.

We are passionate about empowering our people to be the best they can be and are committed to a culture of inclusivity. Not only this, but we aim to put our people first by offering hybrid/agile working (dependant on position), a great pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions!) and many other benefits which show our appreciation for the hard work that everyone puts in here. We each work to our Freebridge Values; Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose and Be the Change.

In line with our five-year strategy, we are looking to build 750 new homes by 2026! This five-year strategy will drive us towards our long-term ambitions for the next 10-20 years and these first five years will be critical in laying the groundwork, investing in properties and people, hitting new targets and really making a difference.

Freebridge Community Housing is the largest provider of housing in West Norfolk, set up in 2006 to receive the transfer of homes from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Today, we own and manage around 7,000 homes across West Norfolk, making a difference to thousands of customers within communities across an area of almost 550 square miles. We have an annual turnover of £30m and employ well over 200 people, including our own Property Services team. Over the last 14 years, there have been numerous achievements, not least delivering our tenants’ promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living.

• To provide pro-active risk management advice to the Board, Leadership Team, and other managers, as appropriate

• To promote an effective yet efficient risk and business assurance culture throughout the organisation, including fraud prevention
• Support the identification and implementation of an effective and comprehensive system of risk management and internal control. Report to Leadership Team and the Audit and Risk Committee in respect of compliance levels observed.
• To recommend updates and amendments to the financial and other regulations as appropriate and in furtherance of compliance with legal, regulatory and operating requirements
• To lead ad hoc investigations as required
• Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Internal Controls Report to Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Committee and Board

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive demonstrable management and business assurance experience in a regulated environment

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Practical experience of high level financial and risk management
• Networking and engagement skills
• Coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to produce complex information in an accessible format

• £58,617.36 per annum FTE (£33,269.31 per annum for 21 hours)
• Part time of 21 hours a week
• Hybrid Working
• Great Pension Scheme
• Full access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Customer focused, team working environment
• Employee discount perks including 100s of high street discounts
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)