Director of Governance

Ensure that The Haven Hub CLG is operating in compliance with legislation, regulations, and best practice

Governance & Compliance

• Manage the induction process for new Board Members
• Be the main point of contact with the charity regulator on corporate governance issues.
  Keep informed of changes in legislation and regulation
• Monitor compliance of all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, providing advice and guidance to the board as required.
• Ensure all compliance policies (such as Conflicts of Interest and Gifts & Hospitality) are kept up to date, monitored and communicated effectively to all members.
• Review all policies and procedures of The Haven Hub and develop any policies that are required ensuring all are communicated effectively and appropriately to members.
• Liaise with Finance Director to sure all financial controls are in compliance with governance docs and best practice
• Establishment and Implementation of Protected Disclosures process that allows volunteers or other relevant stakeholder to raise concerns of possible improprieties
• Establish an efficient audit/investigation process where financial irregularities/fraud are suspected
• To review and recommend changes to the structure of The Board or management of the organisation where appropriate
• To help arrange supports and sub-committees where relevant

Operational Commitments

• Vote as required on decisions regarding the Haven Hub CLG and accept the decision of the majority of the board on such decisions.
• Complete all mandatory volunteer training (e.g., Induction, QPR, MAPA, Child First).
• Provide a report at each Board meeting outlining updates and status of Chairperson responsibilities.
• Attend at least 70% of committee meetings.

Legal Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Haven Hub CLG is fulfilling its charitable objectives for public benefit
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with the organisations Governing Law and Charity Law.
• Accountability for the Charity’s operation and legal compliance
• Manage Haven Hub resources responsibly with due care
• Act in the best interest of Haven Hub CLG at all times and ensure  reasonable care, diligence, and skill in all activities and decisions.