Governance & Regulation Manager

Citizen Housing Group; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted social housing provider in the UK is seeking a Governance & Regulation Manager to lead governance support and regulatory oversight. The role involves developing governance arrangements, managing compliance, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory standards are met. This position is pivotal in influencing positive outcomes for customers and communities while offering opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates will have significant governance experience and knowledge of the social housing sector.

Benefits

Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a governance or company secretary role.
• Experience of delivering a regulatory compliance function.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and relevant regulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage governance arrangements and support teams.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and submission of statutory returns.
• Support development and review of governance policies and procedures.

Skills

Governance management

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Professional governance qualification (e.g. CGI)

Job description

• Developing and managing governance arrangements to ensure effective board and committee liaison and management and board member development
• Leading a high quality governance advice and support team, ensuring compliance with corporate governance legislation and regulations.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of an appropriate governance framework to support internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the development and review of governance related policies and procedures
• Development of tools to help identify and address regulatory and legal requirements, supporting the business to achieve and maintain compliance with RSH and other regulatory bodies.
• Overseeing the collation and submission of statutory returns and ensuring effective mechanisms are in place to provide assurance of accuracy and timeliness., As Governance & Regulation Manager you will play a pivotal role in leading governance support and regulatory oversight across our organisation and in influencing positive outcomes for our customers and communities and will be key in supporting us to maintain our really positive regulatory ratings.
  Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in social housing governance and regulation?, Significant experience in a governance or company secretary role, preferably with experience of successfully managing governance services.
• Experience of delivering a regulatory compliance function and overseeing the accurate and timely submission of regulatory returns.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and relevant regulation, including the legislative and regulatory frameworks applicable to the social housing sector
• Strong organisational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience of motivating, leading and empowering staff teams to achieve team objectives and positive outcomes
• Professional governance qualification e.g. Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) - desirable
• Experience of working effectively and constructively with senior internal and external stakeholders including working extensively with Board and Committee members.
  With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK's most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen
  Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other., Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme - option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)