At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead governance and risk management for a Housing Association, ensuring compliance and effective policies.
- Company: Join a growing Housing Association in Kent with a focus on governance and risk.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £75,000, full-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to manage a small team in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in governance while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified Company Secretary or relevant experience in a regulated sector required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Kent, who are recruiting for a Head of Governance and Risk to join their growing team on a fixed term basis of 12-14 months. This is a full-time position with a salary of c. £75,000 and the start date will be April.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Acting as the organisational lead on governance and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Maintaining governance registers, overseeing statutory and contractual obligations, and ensuring timely regulatory returns.
- Supporting board succession planning, appraisals, training and acting as a key liaison between the board and the wider business.
- Leading on organisational risk management, internal controls and overseeing the internal audit function.
- Overseeing compliance with data protection regulations and ensuring procurement practices align with legislation while delivering value for money.
- Managing external advisory contracts (e.g., legal and internal audit) and leading a small team, including governance, data protection and procurement officers.
Experience required:
- Qualified or part qualified Company Secretary or demonstrable experience in a regulated sector.
- Strong, up to date, professional knowledge of the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks in which Housing Associations operate.
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Company Secretarial experience in the Housing Sector of a similar sized Housing Association or larger.
- Demonstrable experience in managing data protection function for a similar sized organisation or larger.
- Experience of researching, developing and implementing effective policies & practices on governance, assurance and risk.
- Experience in managing relationships with external advisers such as Internal Auditors and Lawyers.
Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday.
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
Remote Head of Governance and Risk in Manchester employer: James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
As a Housing Association based in Kent, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through governance and risk management. Join us for a rewarding career where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of housing in our region.
Contact Details:
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) Recruitment Team
