Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Senior Business Partner (Governance, Risk and Assurance)

We are seeking a suitably experienced individual for the role of Senior Business Partner (Governance, Risk and Assurance) in the Governance and Integration Directorate. Working within the Governance, Risk and Assurance Team you will help to lead the delivery of governance, risk, assurance and company secretarial services, promoting strong working relationships and a collaborative culture of working in partnership with other areas of the business.

This role will focus predominantly on the delivery of governance, risk, assurance and company secretarial services to Karbon’s subsidiaries.

About Karbon
At Karbon we build, manage and look after affordable homes for people across the North. And then we go further, we give them the strong foundations they need to crack on with life. Our footprint covers the North East of England and Yorkshire, with almost 30,000 homes across diverse communities.
Some customers just need an affordable home, or a way onto the property ladder. Others might need a bit more financial advice, community services, sheltered accommodation or training that can lead to a new job. Whatever people need to feel more secure, confident and happy with where they’re at, we work our heart out to provide it.

By combining a sound business head with a strong social heart and staying true to our values, we hope to build strong foundations for even more people.

About the role
The Senior Business Partner (Governance, Risk and Assurance) will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of Board support. This will include providing support, advice and guidance to board members in carrying out their duties. This role will be key in ensuring effective governance arrangements are in place to plan and support the work of board members, including through coordination and forward planning of board and committee business and by ensuring an effective and diverse board membership.

The role will manage a system of corporate assurance and reporting to senior management and board level, in respect of good governance, best practice and regulatory standards.

The role will also support the maintenance of an effective framework for risk management and assurance, including through a strategic approach to corporate risk management, assurance from internal audits, and maintenance of practical business continuity arrangements.

Karbon is proud of its G1/V1 rating and its strategic commitment to embed sound environmental, social and governance practices. As part of a small, fast-paced team, you will work to support Karbon’s mission and strategic aims by providing a strong foundation of governance excellence.

About you
We are looking to appoint a someone with a strong record of demonstrable experience in the delivery of governance services to a social housing provider. Ideally you will also have experience of providing risk management and assurance services.

As a pro-active and enthusiastic individual, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others, you will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders with the ability to coach, motivate and engage others.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent work experience, you will have a record of continuing professional development. Either holding, or working towards, Chartered Governance Professional / Chartered Company Secretary status would be beneficial.

You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of governance and ideally risk and assurance services, and an understanding of the Regulatory environment and the current and future challenges facing social housing providers.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Governance, Risk and AssuranceTeam and report to the Acting Head of Governance, Imogen Potter. If you require further information about the role, please contact Imogen on 0191 223 8582 or imogen.potter@karbonhomes.co.uk.

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Senior Business Partner (Governance, Risk and Assurance) - permanent role


• Salary is £51,348 per annum


• Location: Gosforth, Newcastle, with some homeworking / flexible working available. Occasional travel to Leeds / York.


• 37 hours per week.

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates
Closing date for applications: Thursday 7 November 2024

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date: Tuesday 19 November 2024

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk