Risk & Assurance Manager

Do you have a passion for identifying potential risks before they become issues and ensuring robust assurance frameworks are in place to support strategic decision-making? Are you ready to lead and enhance risk management practices in a dynamic organisation, driving a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a dynamic Risk and Assurance Manager who thrives on making Everyday Better. Someone who can turn complex risks into clear opportunities and ensure our services are safe, reliable, and future-ready.

Location: Agile working with commute to Grimsby/Boston offices required on an adhoc, occasional basis.

Salary: £55,924

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

What is Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for? We’re a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers. It’s an exciting time to join LHP! With the recent approval of our ambitious 'Everyday Better' transformation programme by our Board and Executive Team, we’re expanding our team.

What benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership?

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let’s be there for each other!
• Career Development & Encouragement

What could a typical week look like as our Risk & Assurance Manager? Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it’s not always easy, you’ll have a fantastic team around you as support and to celebrate your team success. A typical week could look like:

• Develop, implement, and maintain LHP’s risk management and assurance framework in line with the Three Lines of Defence model.
• Ensure risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated, and that appropriate escalation processes are in place.
• Embed risk management practices across all service areas and support teams to integrate risk thinking into day-to-day decision-making.
• Strengthen Board and Executive oversight through clear, consistent, and timely reporting-linking risk to strategic outcomes, financial triggers, and regulatory expectations.
• Support delivery of internal assurance program consisting of deep dives and internal control testing.
• Lead the delivery of the annual internal audit programmes, ensuring reviews are well-planned, insightful, and deliver tangible improvements.
• Act as the primary liaison with internal auditors, supporting the business to respond proactively to findings and drive continuous improvement.
• Track and report on audit recommendations, ensuring timely closure and embedding of learning across the organisation.
• Act as primary liaison with the Account Manager.
• Maintain fit-for-purpose insurance arrangements that protect LHP’s colleagues, property, and assets.
• Oversee the end-to-end claims management process, ensuring effective reporting, investigation, and resolution.
• Provide specialist advice on emerging risks and insurance requirements aligned to service change and legal obligations.

What Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience will I need as a Risk & Assurance Manager?

• Proven experience in a management role, successfully leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Significant experience in delivering risk and assurance frameworks across complex organisations.
• Strong track record of leading internal audit programmes and delivering practical improvements from findings.
• Experience of reporting to senior leadership and Boards, including developing and presenting high-quality assurance reports.
• Experience of Insurance.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of working in regulated environments, with a clear understanding of accountability, transparency, and compliance expectations.
• Ability to interpret regulations and guidance and translate into operating practice.
• Excellent understanding of IT systems and an ability to manage data integrity and data quality.
• Experience managing insurance portfolios and/or fleet operations.
• Background of working in regulated environments.

What opportunities will I have for progression? At LHP we are committed to investing in the development of our employees to enable them to realise their potential. There are many opportunities that LHP will provide you with to enhance your skills and assist in your career progression. We measure our success within this area by the number of internal promotions that we can achieve and that we are able to retain our best talent.

How to Apply: Please attach your most recent CV along with a supporting statement outlining the experience and skills that make you a strong candidate for the role. Please get your application in quickly as we may close the campaign early if we receive sufficient strong candidates.

Finally some key Information: At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates. It’s important to ensure that the role you’re applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com for a friendly chat.

Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities. To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process. All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References.