Head of Governance and Risk

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Governance and Risk to join our not-for-profit organisation within the housing sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader to drive compliance, risk management, and corporate governance within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Develop and manage risk management strategies to mitigate organisational risks effectively.
• Ensure adherence to housing association regulations and governance best practices.
• Support the board and executive team with governance advice and strategic risk management.
• Implement a robust internal control system to maintain accountability and transparency.
• Oversee policy development and ensure all governance and risk policies are up to date.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Act as a key liaison with regulators, reporting on governance, compliance, and risk matters.
• Lead organisational training on governance and risk-related issues.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance within the not-for-profit or housing association sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to housing associations.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing governance and risk teams.
• Ability to provide strategic risk and governance advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of internal control systems and audit processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification in governance, risk management, law, or a related field.

Desirable

• Membership of a recognised governance or risk management professional body (e.g., ICSA, IRM).
• Experience working with boards and committees in a senior advisory capacity.
• Understanding of financial and operational risk specific to housing associations.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced governance and risk professional looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.