Assistant Director Governance

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 54,184 - 66,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A leading housing association in the Scottish Borders is seeking a high-impact leader to oversee governance and assurance frameworks. This role requires an experienced professional with strong strategic leadership capabilities and a commitment to regulatory compliance. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior professional with a strong governance and assurance track record.
• Ability to influence at Board and senior levels.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen governance and assurance frameworks.
• Act as Data Protection Officer overseeing information governance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead corporate performance reporting and statutory returns.

Skills

Governance and assurance

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

35 Hours per Week - Monday - Friday (12 Noon)

Salary - £60,205 Per Annum - Pay Review Pending

Job Type

Full Time

About Waverley Housing

Waverley Housing is a leading provider of quality, affordable homes and services in the Scottish Borders. We are committed to:

• Delivering great customer service
• Being a great place to work and
• Making a great and sustainable community contribution

Our vision is to create great communities to live in.

At Waverley Housing, you’ll join a values-driven organisation where people matter. We’re proud of our positive culture, our commitment to continuous improvement, and our ambition to deliver great homes and services across the Borders.

We offer a supportive working environment, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and impact.

The Role

This is a broad, high-impact leadership position. You will:

• Lead and continually strengthen Waverley’s governance and assurance frameworks, ensuring full compliance with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s standards.
• Act as our Data Protection Officer and provide oversight of information governance, health & safety assurance, and business continuity.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding project and change disciplines that deliver tangible benefits for tenants and staff.
• Lead corporate performance reporting and statutory returns, ensuring insight, accuracy, and transparency.
• Oversee internal and external communications, promoting open engagement and protecting Waverley’s strong reputation
• Support and develop your teams, building capability, resilience and alignment with Waverley’s values.

About You

• You’ll be an experienced senior professional with a strong track record in governance, assurance or business improvement — ideally within the RSL, housing or wider public/third sector.
• Strategic leadership experience and an ability to influence at Board and senior level.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and risk management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with a focus on outcomes and service excellence.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that inspires trust and accountability.
• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and professional membership such as CIH, CGI, or similar is desirable.

Waverley Housing is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Notes

For an informal chat about the role, contact Paul Scott, Chief Executive, on 01450 364200.

Contact name: Joyce Wright