Head of Governance & Assurance

Adecco UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic housing sector organization seeks a passionate Head of Governance & Assurance in London. This role involves leading governance framework development, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing strategic advice to executive teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in governance and risk within property and housing, along with strong stakeholder management skills and a professional qualification like ICSA.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in governance, risk, and assurance, preferably in property and housing.
• Ability to advise Boards and Committees strategically and operationally.
• Strong understanding of legislative frameworks related to governance and compliance.
• Experience in implementing governance frameworks meeting regulatory requirements.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management and influencing senior leadership.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ICSA) or significant experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice on governance to executive teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee company secretarial functions.
• Lead annual reviews of Board effectiveness.
• Develop and manage risk management frameworks.
• Manage internal audits and implement recommendations.

Job description

Overview

Head of Governance & Assurance – Permanent opportunity – Based in London – Salary: circa £85,000-£90,000k

Join our client, a dynamic and proactive organisation within the housing sector, dedicated to providing exceptional services to its community. With a strong commitment to governance, risk management, and compliance, they are looking for a passionate Head of Governance and Assurance. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the governance framework and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of robust governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Management Team and Board on governance matters.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards.
• Oversee company secretarial functions, including administration of Board and Committee meetings.
• Lead on the annual review of Board effectiveness and contribute to Board training initiatives.
• Develop and manage an effective risk management framework.
• Manage internal audits and implement necessary recommendations.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience)

• Extensive senior-level experience in governance, risk, and assurance, particularly within property and housing.
• Ability to work with Boards and Committees, providing strategic and operational advice.
• Strong understanding of legislative frameworks related to governance and compliance.
• Previous experience in implementing governance frameworks and initiatives that meet with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing executive boards, senior leadership teams and regulators.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ICSA) and/or significant experience in a similar role.

If you are keen to make a difference in the housing sector and shape the future of governance and assurance, then we want to hear from you! Please click apply today and a member of the team will be in touch.

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