Head of Governance & Risk

Venn Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Governance and Risk to oversee risk management and compliance within a high-performing Housing Association. This role, lasting 12-14 months, involves strategic oversight, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing procurement functions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in risk management within regulated sectors, particularly in social housing. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on governance and risk strategies, contributing to the organisation's success and integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management and compliance in a regulated sector.
• Strong strategic oversight capabilities and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational risk management and ensure risk is included in decision making.
• Oversee internal audit and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Secure insurance and oversee compliance with data protection regulations.
• Effectively manage the procurement function to ensure value for money across the organisation.
• Maintain awareness and provide updates on regulatory standards, liaising with the board and committees.

Skills

Risk Management

Strategic Oversight

Compliance

Governance

Procurement Management

Data protection

Board liaison

Education

Experience in regulated sector

Job description

This range is provided by Venn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Venn Group are currently partnering with a high performing Housing Association who are recruiting for a Head of Governance and Risk to join their team for an initial 12-14 month contract. As the Head of Governance & Risk you will be responsible for providing risk management and strategic oversight of assurance for compliance and governance.

Job title: Head of Governance and Risk

Location: Kent

Contract: 12 – 14 month contract

Start: ASAP

Duties:

1. Lead on organisational risk management and collaborate with the wider business, ensuring risk is accounted for in decision making.
2. Oversee internal audit contract, ensuring it aligns with the risk management framework.
3. Secure insurance and oversee compliance with data protection regulations.
4. Effectively manage the procurement function, ensuring value for money across the organisation.
5. Maintain awareness and provide updates on regulatory standards, liaising with the board and committees.

Experience:

Experience managing the risk and controls framework in a regulated sector (ideally Social Housing).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Non-profit Organizations