Head of Governance and Compliance (Affordable Housing)

Thriving Investments is a socially conscious fund manager focused on the living sector. We invest across a range of housing tenures that deliver market returns to investors and social impact. We currently manage over 5,000 homes representing £1.1bn assets under management and have an ambitious plan to grow to £5bn+ through launching new funds and expanding existing funds. Thriving Investments has a current team of over 20 people based across the UK with its main office in central London.

More About The Role

We are looking to recruit a Head of Governance and Compliance on a permanent basis to oversee our fast‑growing For‑Profit Registered Provider (FPRP), ReSI Homes, and over time other FPRPs. Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Affordable Housing Fund Director and Finance Director, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing area of the organisation. This position is based out of London 3 days a week.

More About You

This Head of Governance and Compliance is a key role on the leadership team. On a daily basis you will play a key role in ensuring full compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) regulatory framework, including Governance & Financial Viability and Consumer Standards. In addition to monitoring and interpreting regulatory change, you will lead on corporate governance matters and develop, review and implement key policies to ensure regulatory compliance, governance best practice and alignment with strategic objectives. Owning data governance and board‑related processes is also a key aspect of the role. At Thriving Investments, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

If you’re passionate about working in a dynamic, fast‑growing For‑Profit Registered Provider and want to grow your career in a purpose‑driven investment business, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing’s regulatory framework, including economic, consumer, and governance standards and managing In‑Depth Assessments.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal audit, and governance best practices in the social housing sector.
• Experience in producing board packs and managing board‑related processes, ensuring timely and structured governance administration.
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance strategies, policies, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Experience managing grant funding compliance and audits (Homes England, GLA) and ensuring adherence to Capital Funding Guide requirements.

The Benefits

We are an ambitious and growing business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. This role could provide the foundation for a wider career in a number of careers including real estate investment, finance and marketing. We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday package 28 Days + Annual Leave
• Car Allowance
• Private Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Training and development (Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more).

Inclusivity at Thriving Investments

We believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.