Birmingham, West Midlands (England), B2 4BH : Bristol, South West England, BS1 6EH : Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS1 4AP : Manchester, North West England, M1 3
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Head of Regulatory Assurance to join us at the Regulator of Social Housing.
With a career at RSH you'll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives, regulating a sector that houses 4 million people across England.
Working as part of our Regulatory Engagement Directorate, you will support the delivery of effective regulation of landlords as we make sure they are well run and financially viable. Our regulation continues to drive social landlords to deliver improvements in the safety and quality of homes and engage with tenants in the delivery of services.
Job Description
As the Head of Regulatory Assurance you will take on a leadership role supporting the ongoing development of RSH's regulatory approach, bringing a focus on regulatory assurance and continuous business improvement. This may include leading reviews of lessons learned, as well as consideration of new and emerging regulatory requirements, and areas where we may want to strengthen our regulatory assurance.
You will be responsible for the robust quality assurance system that brings together the evidence and analysis on providers' compliance with the regulatory standards and provides assurance that regulatory activity and decision making meets internal quality requirements.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting the regulatory assurance framework, including reporting to Executive and Board as appropriate. This includes assessing the level of regulatory assurance required, identifying where there are gaps against the agreed corporate appetite, and reporting on the extent to which requirements have been met.
This is a collaborative role, working to facilitate calibration of decisions, as well as leading and supporting knowledge sharing and on-going training to support rigorous decision making and capacity building.
As the Head of Regulatory Assurance you will take on a leadership role supporting the ongoing development of RSH's regulatory approach, bringing a focus on regulatory assurance and continuous business improvement. This may include leading reviews of lessons learned, as well as consideration of new and emerging regulatory requirements, and areas where we may want to strengthen our regulatory assurance.
You will be responsible for the robust quality assurance system that brings together the evidence and analysis on providers' compliance with the regulatory standards and provides assurance that regulatory activity and decision making meets internal quality requirements.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting the regulatory assurance framework, including reporting to Executive and Board as appropriate. This includes assessing the level of regulatory assurance required, identifying where there are gaps against the agreed corporate appetite, and reporting on the extent to which requirements have been met.
This is a collaborative role, working to facilitate calibration of decisions, as well as leading and supporting knowledge sharing and on-going training to support rigorous decision making and capacity building.
Person specification
As the successful candidate you will have a strong track record of applied strategic thinking capability and delivery, as well as the ability to digest and present a wide range of complex material for a variety of audiences. You will also have a strong awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework and the key policy, operational and financial issues affecting social housing and its regulation in England.
You should be a strong leader with the proven ability to inspire staff and lead a team to deliver; able to work across team boundaries in a constructive and collaborative way, with excellent communication skills.
Alongside your salary of £71,825, Regulator of Social Housing contributes £20,807 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
General Information
Why work at RSH?
At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance.
We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.
Location
We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working, as well as offering a range of flexible working arrangements.
This role can be based out of any of RSH's core offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. Our Manchester and Bristol offices will be relocating during 2025/26, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.
Benefits And Salary
At RSH, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website.
The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award.
Things you need to know
Application process
For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.
To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement or to answer specific role related questions, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our website.
Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our website for more information.
Commitment to equality and diversity
Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment.
We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.
Selection process details
Interviews
Interviews are expected to take place in early November and will be held via Microsoft Teams. We expect this to be a one stage interview process.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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