Role: Director of Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance
Location: Flexible South East / South West (Southern England travel)
Salary: £115,000 + package
Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
To lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's goverance, risk, compliance and legal frameworks. The role ensures the organisation operates with integrity, transparency and accountability, while meeting all regulatory, legal and ethical obligations. It provides strategic leadership for the Company Secretariat, legal services, and compliance assurance, and acts as a key advisor to the Executive and Group Boards. The role also champions a culture of assurance, risk awareness and high performance across the organisation.
Experience and Qualifications
Qualified Chartered Governance Professional (CGIUKI) through the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (formerly ICSA), or equivalent governance/legal qualification is desirable but not essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent senior professional experience.
Substantial experience in:
Strategic governance, legal, risk and compliance leadership o Working with Boards, Committees and Executive teams
Regulatory engagement and legal oversight
Managing large, multi-functional teams and complex budgets
Leading cross-organisational assurance and risk initiativesKnowledge of:
UK housing sector and regulatory environment
Company, charity and community benefit society law
Risk management, internal controls and assurance frameworks
Data protection, anti-bribery and financial crime legislation
Political, social and economic factors affecting housing provider
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