At a Glance
- Tasks: Support risk management and enhance control activities in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days leave, hybrid working, and professional development support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and community improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on housing and community development while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong risk management knowledge and excellent stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, committed to delivering quality service provision and best practice, to work within a team of like-minded risk, control, governance professionals in accordance with the values within the Homes England Way. You will utilise risk and control intelligence to enhance and embed risk management activities, highlight inconsistent application of the Risk Management Framework, and support continuous improvement across the Regional Delivery Directorate.
You will support with translating complex risk and control anomalies into practical control environment solutions which enable Chief Officers and SROs to meet their risk management and assurance obligations, whilst promoting effective delivery. Supporting the Agency's first line of defence, you’ll work collaboratively with key stakeholders at a senior level, update and maintain risk documentation, create risk profile Management Information and facilitate regular risk‑focussed fora.
In a role that offers diversity and creativity, there are some exciting projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions and continuous improvement to control environment activity that directly supports the achievement of delivery targets, strategic plan objectives and Agency priorities.
Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable working within a diverse, high performing, multi‑disciplined team and managing stakeholders at a senior level. You will be comfortable supporting complex issues and developing insight and reporting from technical management information; framed by strong risk and control expertise. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade across all levels in an inclusive way.
Things change fast! You will be tenacious enough to keep going and to evolve with the team. We see issues and challenges as learning opportunities, so we expect you to be able to embrace this to overcome challenges, support quality delivery and strengthen the overall control environment.
Skills Required:
- Growth mindset and emotional intelligence
- Expert knowledge of risk management and control environment
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Working knowledge of the delivery directorates
- Innovative / creative thinking and problem solving
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave
- Commitment to 50/50 hybrid working
- Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A wide range of healthcare plans
- Financial wellbeing support
- Access to many discounts with leading high street names
- Support for professional body membership
We encourage applications as soon as possible, as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage the use of the full application option if you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.
We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that reflects the diverse communities we serve and champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country.
You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England does not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted for interview we will require proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.
Manager - 1st Line of Defence Risk Support in Birmingham employer: Homes England
Homes England is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, making it an ideal place for professionals in risk management. With a commitment to employee growth through diverse projects and a supportive hybrid working model, we offer competitive benefits including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities. Join us in our mission to create affordable, quality homes and transform communities, while enjoying a fulfilling work environment that values your contributions and well-being.
