Regulator of Social Housing Compliance Leader

An award winning, leading housing and supported living organisation for vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment, is looking for a Governance & Regulatory Assurance Leader - Social Housing.

The Governance & Regulatory Assurance Leader (GRL) is responsible for leading the company through the full Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) registration process and for maintaining ongoing regulatory compliance and governance standing once registered. The role ensures that they meet and sustain the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance, financial viability assurance and maintains G1 in regulatory judgement grades for all standards ensuring zero governance gaps.

SALARY ETC:

• £58k to £68k + excellent benefits such as enhanced holidays, academic support and career progression, good pension scheme, referral scheme, employee support programme etc.
• Will be working in 2 locations/offices, being Bromley and SE London.
• 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with occasional out of hours work required.
• Permanent, full-time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in governance, law, finance, housing or a related discipline.
• Job related professional or vocational qualification in governance, risk, compliance or housing.
• At least 5 years experience of compliance with RSH Regulatory standards from end to end including returns such as SCRs.
• At least 5 years experience of governance, regulation, risk or compliance, Regulatory or governance experience within a regulated environment.
• Supporting Boards, Committees and senior leaders.
• Preparing or reviewing regulatory, statutory or external submissions.
• Working with governance frameworks, policies and formal records.
• Managing risk registers, compliance monitoring and assurance processes.
• Supporting business planning, financial governance or regulatory reporting.
• Working with external stakeholders such as regulators, auditors or advisers.
• Beneficial to have a background in social housing, supported housing or health and social care sector, with experience supporting bids, tenders or funding submissions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The postholder acts as the company's primary regulatory control function, providing independent assurance to the Chief Executive and the Board that complies with all RSH standards as well as all other applicable housing legislation, codes and regulatory expectations. The role protects the company's regulatory reputation, enabling the organisation to operate safely, sustainably and credibly as a Registered Provider of Social Housing. GRL is to maintain high standards and quality control ensuring alignment with organisational policies, regulatory expectations and the Manifesto and values. Working closely with the CEO, Board, senior leaders and external regulators, the postholder ensures that governance framework, regulatory submissions, internal controls and assurance systems remain robust, transparent and fit for purpose as the organisation grows.