Head of Risk & Governance

Hyperion Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Partners seeks a Head of Risk & Governance in London to lead the organisation’s approach to compliance, regulatory risk and governance across its managed portfolio.

This senior role offers significant influence at leadership level, beyond mere compliance tracking, and focuses on embedding a robust risk governance culture in a regulatory environment shaped by the Building Safety Act 2022.

Qualifications

• Experience leading risk, governance or compliance in property management.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical implications.
• Senior/Board-level credibility to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the risk management framework across the portfolio.
• Lead governance with robust reporting, audit and assurance at Board level.
• Act as primary contact for regulatory bodies and ensure Building Safety Act readiness.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging regulatory risk and sector developments.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and governance discipline across teams.
• Manage and develop a small risk/compliance function.

Skills

Risk governance leadership

Building Safety Act 2022 knowledge

Board-level influence

Professional qualification (IRPM/RICS/

Communication skills

Job description

Join a leading residential managing agent as Head of Risk & Governance to lead the organisation’s approach to compliance, regulatory risk and governance across its managed portfolio.

This is a newly enhanced, senior leadership role for a business that takes its regulatory and safety obligations seriously – ideal for a risk and governance professional who wants genuine influence at leadership level, not just a compliance-tracking function.

London

£70,000 – £80,000

Leasehold

Core focus of the role

As Head of Risk & Governance, you’ll take ownership of the organisation’s risk framework and governance structure at a critical time for the block and estate management sector, shaped by the Building Safety Act 2022 and the wider regulatory shift toward accountability and transparency in property management. You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, operational directors and external stakeholders to ensure the business is not just compliant, but ahead of the curve.

Day-to-day of the role

• Developing and embedding the organisation’s risk management framework across its managed portfolio
• Leading governance processes, ensuring robust reporting, audit and assurance structures are in place at Board level
• Acting as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies and ensuring readiness for Building Safety Act obligations, including Accountable Person duties where applicable
• Advising senior leadership on emerging regulatory risk, sector developments and best practice
• Building a culture of risk awareness and governance discipline across property management teams
• Managing and developing a small risk/compliance function

Skills you need

• Proven experience in a risk, governance or compliance leadership role, ideally within property management, block management, housing or a related regulated sector
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical implications for residential property
• Confident operating at senior/Board level, with the credibility to influence and challenge where needed
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. IRPM, RICS, IOSH, or equivalent) would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business action

What’s in it for you?

• £70,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
• A senior, high-visibility role within a growing managing agent
• The opportunity to shape risk and governance strategy from a genuine leadership position, at a pivotal moment for the sector