Head of Governance and Risk

The Audit and Risk Recruitment Company have a brilliant opportunity for you to join a housing association as Head of Governance and Risk. You’ll ensure responsibility for their governance and regulatory compliance leading in the support of all Group Boards and Committees.

You will be the key colleague who drives the agenda items for presentation to our Boards and Committees and you will work closely with our Executive Team and Chairs of the relevant Boards and Committees to make sure the right information is being discussed at the right times.

Working collaboratively with your team of Business Partners, you’ll also lead their Risk Management function providing expertise, guidance and support to the Board, Executive Team, Senior Managers and Colleagues across the organisation.

A Bit About You

As a natural leader, you will have significant experience in a senior governance role within a regulated environment for a national organisation. You’ll understand the challenges involved in driving clear governance frameworks that support strategy and drive compliance with regulators. As a challenger and driver across the organisation you’ll ensure effective delivery of Governance and Risk Management.

It would be great if you have experience in the Housing Sector but it’s your transferable skills that they value which you may have gained by working in other regulated environments. With experience of supporting organisational boards, it would be great if you also have any knowledge and experience of Scottish legislative environments, supporting our operational, leadership and board members in that region.

The organisation is especially keen to encourage your application, if you are from a Minority Ethnic or Multicultural background (BAME), female, if you identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBTQ+) or if you are registered or consider yourself disabled. This is because these groups are currently underrepresented amongst their colleagues.

This role is hybrid based from home and their office in Newcastle 1-2 days per week. Other travel is also sometimes required to meet customers, colleagues and stakeholders.