Central London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Up to £82,000 + benefits
Housing Association | Permanent
About the role
This is a standout opportunity to join a respected Housing Association in a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance and operating at Senior Management Team level.
Key responsibilities
* Lead on all governance, compliance and regulatory matters across the organisation
* Act as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory compliance and effective board governance
* Serve as the primary contact for the Regulator of Social Housing, managing returns and relationships
* Work closely with the CEO and Board, supporting governance effectiveness and decision-making
* Lead on Board and Committee recruitment, succession planning and appraisals
* Oversee risk management and assurance frameworks, including strategic and operational risk registers
* Ensure compliance with data protection legislation, acting as Data Protection Officer
* Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) and wider information governance
* Oversee internal audit activity and ensure robust assurance reporting
* Lead on policy development and ensure alignment with regulatory and legal requirements
* Provide oversight of Stage 2 complaints handling across the organisation
* Conduct horizon scanning on regulatory and legislative changes
Team leadership
You’ll lead a small but high‑impact team of three:
* Policy Officer
* Risk & Assurance Officer
* Governance & Board Support Officer
What we’re looking for
We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring:
* Strong social housing experience is essential across governance, compliance, risk or regulation
* Proven experience engaging with the Regulator of Social Housing
* Company Secretary experience and exposure to Board and Committee environments
* Deep understanding of data protection and handling of SARs (DPO experience highly desirable)
* Experience operating at SMT level, with the confidence to challenge and influence peers
* Track record of attending and contributing to Board meetings
* Leadership and team management experience
Why this role stands out
* Genuine strategic influence at senior leadership level
* Direct exposure to the CEO and Board
* Opportunity to shape governance during a period of Board succession
* Broad remit across governance, risk, compliance and data protection
* Purpose-driven organisation making a real community impact
If you have the required experience and are interested in finding out more, please do reach out to my email at george.rutt@goodmanmasson.com ASAP.
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