Governance & Compliance Manager - Full-time in Milton Keynes

Are you a Governance specialist looking for your next opportunity? At Fairhive, we are excited to welcome an enthusiastic and dynamic Governance Manager - Compliance to our Governance team! If you thrive on leading people and want to make a meaningful impact in the housing community, this might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will have the chance to inspire and develop your colleagues whilst working on projects that really make a difference. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Company Secretary, you will support the delivery of strong governance and regulatory assurance across the organisation. This role will help ensure full compliance with regulatory standards, legal obligations, and best practice, while supporting the organisation to achieve strong regulatory outcomes.

You will support the governance and compliance function, promoting a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee internal audit activity, governance frameworks, statutory and regulatory registers, and policy review arrangements, ensuring alignment with the Regulator of Social Housing and the NHF Code of Governance.

The role includes providing expert advice on emerging compliance and regulatory matters, acting as Assistant Company Secretary, supporting Board and Committee activity, and championing effective risk management and value for money across the business.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree, professional Governance, or Company Secretarial qualification, or substantial experience in a similar role
• Strong organisational, time management, administrative and prioritisation skills

As a non-profit housing association, we are dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'

We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we are here to make that vision a reality. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day. We are focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents.

We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Cafés, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!