Head of Governance and Compliance

Peabody; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two additional paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Up to 10% pension contribution

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in London is seeking a Head of Governance and Compliance. This full-time role involves leading governance services, overseeing the Governance and Compliance team, and supporting complex governance matters for the organization. The ideal candidate will be a qualified company secretary with strong legal knowledge and proven management experience. Benefits include flexible working and additional volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable relevant experience within the housing sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks for housing associations.
• Experience supporting Boards with governance and compliance.
• Experience in supporting Boards and Executives with governance and compliance responsibilities under legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance services across the Peabody Group.
• Oversee Governance and Compliance team.
• Support the Group Secretary on complex governance matters.
• Collaborate with non-executive board and committee members, senior leaders, and colleagues to ensure governance is effective and compliant.

Skills

Knowledge of legal frameworks

Management experience

Understanding of compliance

Leadership

Education

Qualified company secretary or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

HR Professional | Talent Specialist - Executive Search, Sustainability, Transformation & Communities — Head of Governance and Compliance

Contract - Permanent • Salary - Competitive • Location - London

As Head of Governance and Compliance, you’ll lead the delivery of governance and company secretarial services across the Peabody Group. You’ll work closely with non-executive board and committee members, senior leaders and colleagues to ensure governance is effective, compliant, and future-ready. You’ll oversee the Governance and Compliance team, building a culture of excellence while driving improvements in systems, processes, and compliance. Acting as deputy to the Director of Governance and Compliance, you’ll also support the Group Secretary on complex matters, making a direct impact on how we deliver good governance across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of governance and company secretarial services across the Peabody Group.
• Oversee the Governance and Compliance team and drive improvements in systems, processes, and compliance.
• Act as deputy to the Director of Governance and Compliance and support the Group Secretary on complex governance matters.
• Collaborate with non-executive board and committee members, senior leaders, and colleagues to ensure governance is effective and compliant.

What you'll need

• Qualified or part-qualified company secretary, or equivalent qualification, and/or demonstrable relevant experience within the housing sector.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks in which housing associations operate.
• Proven management experience in building a high-performing team with credibility, drive, and ambition to make a difference.
• Experience in supporting Boards and Executives with governance and compliance responsibilities under legal and regulatory requirements.

You’ll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Benefits include:

• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Victoria at [e-mail]

Please read before applying

We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of high-quality applications received.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management, Legal, and Consulting
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations