Job Ref: 215811184

Date: 2022-02-14 16:54:04

Apply Now

Director of Governance and Risk
Kents Hill, Milton Keynes – Remote working with 1 day per week in the office
Full Time
Permanent
£80,000
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Here at Grand Union, we are more than just a financially strong Housing Association, we are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for our customers. We provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but we also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
We are passionate about our communities and we are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.
About the role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Governance and Risk to join us. You’ll undertake the role of Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with the organisation’s rules and other constitutional documents.
Your main responsibilities will include:
*
Being the lead governance and regulation professional within the organisation
*
Overseeing a team responsible for governance administration, risk management and internal audit
*
Managing and implementing the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) published regulatory framework, ensuring that they are met and fit for purpose
*
Supporting the delivery of the business assurance programme
*
Ensuring that policies and procedures provide effective controls in respect of areas of risk
*
Ensuring that common policies and procedures are developed across the organisation
*
Leading the approach across the organisation to create a culture of consistent and high quality risk management
*
Ensuring that an effective enterprise-wide risk management framework is in place
What we’re looking for:
*
ICSA professional qualification or other governance qualification or equivalent
*
Experience of working as a Company Secretary
*
Experience of developing and delivering a strategic governance framework
*
Experience of supporting Board members in carrying out their role
*
Experience of providing expert strategic and operational advice in governance and compliance to Executives, Board members and other stakeholders
*
An understanding of the sector and regulatory landscape for social housing providers
*
Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation
*
A tenacious approach with the ability to organise and prioritise
*
Good rapport building and influencing skills
*
The ability to build strong working relationships
What we offer:
*
Annual leave 25 days rising to 30 days with length of service
*
Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%
*
Life assurance (2x salary)
*
Generous sick pay
*
Free car parking
*
Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications
*
Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)
*
Agile working
*
Medicash counselling (helpline and face to face)
*
On-site wellbeing activities including massages
*
Free annual flu jabs
*
Plus lots more! (see attached benefits list)
If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to our customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we want to hear from you.
You are just one click away from starting your journey with us…
We are committed to implementing our Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
NO AGENCIES
Closing date – Friday 25th February 2022
Interview date – Thursday 10th March
#NowHiring #Hiring2022 #Jobs #DirectorofGovernanceandRisk #StrategicGovernance #GovernanceFramework #RiskManagement #InternalAudit #HousingJobs #MiltonKeynes

Apply Now