Governance Officer
Victims & Survivors ServiceBelfast, Antrim£37,694 - £38,990 per annumPermanent
Governance Officer
Finance & Governance
GO/11/26
Job Grade: Staff Officer (SO)
Permanent
Salary will be in the range £37,694 - £38,990 per annum
Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 23rd November 2026
Purpose of the role
Reporting to the Risk & Governance Manager, the Governance Officer will support the delivery of the governance, assurance and compliance functions of the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS).
The postholder will help ensure that appropriate governance arrangements, internal controls and assurance mechanisms are in place across the organisation and funded partner organisations to support the effective stewardship of public funds, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
The Governance Officer will provide operational support in the delivery of governance reviews, verification activity, audit processes, risk reporting and corporate governance requirements.
By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria:
1. Qualified or part-qualified in a finance or audit related discipline.
AND
2. A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in each of the following areas.
OR
If the candidate is not qualified or part-qualified in a finance or audit related discipline, VSS will
accept a minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in each of the following areas:
a) Managing relationships with internal or external auditors, including the implementation of audit recommendations.
b) Reconciling complex financial information.
c) Working with financial and non-financial information to prepare reports and make recommendations to senior management.
d) Developing and implementing controls and have an awareness of the grant verification process.
e) Developing processes and procedures within a financial environment.
f) Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
3. Working effectively in a line management role, co-ordinating the activities of a team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. Experience of managing verification activities within a public sector environment.
Finance & Governance
GO/11/26
Job Grade: Staff Officer (SO)
Permanent
Salary will be in the range £37,694 - £38,990 per annum
Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 23rd November 2026
Purpose of the role
Reporting to the Risk & Governance Manager, the Governance Officer will support the delivery of the governance, assurance and compliance functions of the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS).
The postholder will help ensure that appropriate governance arrangements, internal controls and assurance mechanisms are in place across the organisation and funded partner organisations to support the effective stewardship of public funds, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
The Governance Officer will provide operational support in the delivery of governance reviews, verification activity, audit processes, risk reporting and corporate governance requirements.
By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria:
1. Qualified or part-qualified in a finance or audit related discipline.
AND
2. A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in each of the following areas.
OR
If the candidate is not qualified or part-qualified in a finance or audit related discipline, VSS will
accept a minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in each of the following areas:
a) Managing relationships with internal or external auditors, including the implementation of audit recommendations.
b) Reconciling complex financial information.
c) Working with financial and non-financial information to prepare reports and make recommendations to senior management.
d) Developing and implementing controls and have an awareness of the grant verification process.
e) Developing processes and procedures within a financial environment.
f) Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
3. Working effectively in a line management role, co-ordinating the activities of a team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. Experience of managing verification activities within a public sector environment.
The closing date for applications is Monday the 23rd of November 2026
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