Assurance Manager

Stockport Homes Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assurance Manager to lead a team focused on compliance and strategic initiatives in social housing. This role offers the chance to shape policies, drive compliance, and influence the direction of services while working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of the social housing sector. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in local government services. Your contributions will help reshape services and respond effectively to emerging challenges in the sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of social housing and local government issues.
• Experience in shaping strategic and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for strategy and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and legislation.

Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Strategic Development

Leadership Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or related field

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Are you passionate about ensuring compliance and driving strategic initiatives? Do you have a strong background in social housing or local government? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us: At SHG, we are committed to excellence in social housing and local government services. Our Assurance team plays a crucial role in ensuring we stay ahead of sector developments and maintain compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Role Overview: As an Assurance Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for strategy and policy development, insurance, and information governance. Your role will involve ensuring SHG remains compliant with all relevant regulations and legislation, while driving strategic functions to reshape services and respond effectively to new challenges.

Key Responsibilities: You will contribute to developing and implementing strategies and policies that meet business needs and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with Consumer Standards, maintaining and enhancing insurance services, defending claims, and leading information governance initiatives will be key. Providing expert advice and producing high-quality reports for senior leadership, staying updated on sector developments, and implementing new legislation and best practices are also essential duties.

About You: Success in this role requires strong knowledge of social housing and local government issues, experience in shaping strategic and operational processes with diverse stakeholders, inspirational leadership skills, and the ability to motivate and role model SHG’s ASPIRE Values. You should have excellent problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills, be resilient, autonomous, and able to work around political sensitivities. Flexibility to attend evening meetings is also necessary.

We value diversity and inclusion, aligning with our “Be You” approach, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, highlighting your experiences and potential contributions.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the People & OD Team at [e-mail].

Please apply directly through our careers page, as we do not accept applications via third-party websites. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview date: 13th May 2025

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Housing and Community Development