At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk and governance strategy in a dynamic property management environment.
- Company: A leading residential managing agent committed to compliance and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000 and high-visibility leadership role.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence senior leadership and build a culture of risk awareness.
- Why this job: Shape the future of risk management at a pivotal moment for the sector.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in risk or governance leadership, ideally in property management.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
Join a leading residential managing agent as Head of Risk & Governance to lead the organisation’s approach to compliance, regulatory risk and governance across its managed portfolio. This is a newly enhanced, senior leadership role for a business that takes its regulatory and safety obligations seriously – ideal for a risk and governance professional who wants genuine influence at leadership level, not just a compliance-tracking function.
Core focus of the role:
- As Head of Risk & Governance, you’ll take ownership of the organisation’s risk framework and governance structure at a critical time for the block and estate management sector, shaped by the Building Safety Act 2022 and the wider regulatory shift toward accountability and transparency in property management.
- You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, operational directors and external stakeholders to ensure the business is not just compliant, but ahead of the curve.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Developing and embedding the organisation’s risk management framework across its managed portfolio.
- Leading governance processes, ensuring robust reporting, audit and assurance structures are in place at Board level.
- Acting as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies and ensuring readiness for Building Safety Act obligations, including Accountable Person duties where applicable.
- Advising senior leadership on emerging regulatory risk, sector developments and best practice.
- Building a culture of risk awareness and governance discipline across property management teams.
- Managing and developing a small risk/compliance function.
Skills you need:
- Proven experience in a risk, governance or compliance leadership role, ideally within property management, block management, housing or a related regulated sector.
- Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical implications for residential property.
- Confident operating at senior/Board level, with the credibility to influence and challenge where needed.
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g. IRPM, RICS, IOSH, or equivalent) would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business action.
What’s in it for you?
£70,000 – £80,000 depending on experience. A senior, high-visibility role within a growing managing agent. The opportunity to shape risk and governance strategy from a genuine leadership position, at a pivotal moment for the sector.
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