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Location: Bolton
Salary: £71,064 – £82,158 (Grade 9)
Contract Type: Permanent, 36 hours per week
Benefits: Hybrid working, generous annual leave, birthday day off and much more
Join our team as Governance and Compliance Lead
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Governance and Compliance Lead to shape our organisation’s approach to governance, risk, compliance and assurance. This is a senior leadership role that ensures we operate with integrity, transparency and in line with all statutory, legal and regulatory requirements.
You’ll work closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Team, providing strategic advice and assurance, and championing a culture of accountability and high standards. If you’re passionate about governance and compliance and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and maintain governance frameworks, policies and internal controls, ensuring high‑quality support and assurance for the Board, Committees and senior leaders.
* Provide strategic guidance on governance, legal, regulatory and compliance matters, and oversee Board member recruitment, induction and development.
* Manage regulatory compliance and engagement, including preparation for inspections, horizon scanning and maintaining a strong regulatory position with the Regulator of Social Housing.
* Lead strategic risk management and the internal audit programme, ensuring risks are identified, monitored and mitigated, and that audit recommendations are implemented effectively.
* Provide senior oversight of Legal Services and champion a culture of integrity, accountability, compliance and ethical behaviour across the organisation.
* Contribute to cross‑organisational leadership, modelling inclusive and collaborative behaviours.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
* Significant experience in governance, legal, compliance and risk roles within a regulated environment, ideally housing or public sector.
* Strong understanding of governance best practice, housing regulation, risk management and regulatory compliance, including work with the Regulator of Social Housing.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* A strategic mindset paired with a practical, hands‑on approach, high levels of integrity and sound professional judgement.
* Strong digital capability across Microsoft 365 tools, and a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICSA, IRM, legal degree) and ongoing professional development are desirable.
What We Offer
* Hybrid working & flexibility supporting work‑life balance
* Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years
* Birthday day off – take your birthday as paid leave
* Buy or sell annual leave flexible options to suit your lifestyle
* Local bank holiday extra day off around New Year
* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
* Free on‑site parking at key office locations
* Employee Assistance Programme emotional wellbeing support
* Cycle to Work & Car Leasing Schemes save on tax and NI
* Pension schemes with life insurance cover
* Healthcare cash plan claim back costs for dental, optical, physio & more
* Lifestyle discounts cashback and savings at major retailers
* Learning & development opportunities grow your career
* Volunteer days up to 5 paid days to give back
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Operations Consulting
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