Interim Regulatory Advisor (Housing)

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Ltd in North East England is seeking a Regulatory Lead Advisor (Housing) on an interim, part-time basis (22.2 hrs pw) with hybrid working. The role requires strong knowledge of housing regulation, governance and regulatory compliance to lead on assurance and responses to external scrutiny.

You will work with senior leaders and service managers to drive improvements, coordinate regulatory activities with bodies such as Regulator of Social Housing, and embed resident feedback

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housing regulation and compliance.
• Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Experience drafting assurance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the professional lead on housing regulation across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain assurance frameworks for regulatory standards.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inspections and evidence requests.
• Monitor new regulatory requirements and translate into improvements.
• Produce reports for senior leadership and regulators.
• Lead on identifying and mitigating governance risks.
• Collaborate with managers to deliver improvement plans.
• Champion resident voice in service delivery and assurance.

Skills

Housing regulation

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Job description

Job Title: Regulatory Lead Advisor (Housing)

Location: North East England

Sector: Housing / Local Government

Ref: 8291

Rate: £450 pd PAYE (flexible holiday pay options available)

Contract: Interim Contract

Working Pattern: Part time, 22.2 hrs pw

Hybrid Working: Yes

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Regulatory Lead Advisor to play a pivotal role in strengthening housing governance, assurance and regulatory compliance across a large and complex housing service.

This is a key strategic position, acting as the organisation's professional lead on housing regulation and providing expert advice on the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing, Housing Ombudsman, Building Safety Regulator and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and service managers, you will lead on regulatory assurance, coordinate responses to external scrutiny, identify and manage compliance risks, and support the delivery of a significant housing improvement programme. The successful candidate will help ensure the organisation can demonstrate strong outcomes for both residents and regulators while driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the professional lead on housing regulation, providing expert advice and guidance across the organisation.
• Develop, implement and maintain assurance frameworks that support compliance with regulatory standards and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inspections, investigations, evidence requests and assessments.
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, legislation and best practice, ensuring these are translated into operational improvements.
• Produce reports, performance information and assurance documentation for senior leadership, elected members and external regulators.
• Lead on identifying, assessing and mitigating compliance and governance risks across housing services.
• Work collaboratively with service managers and stakeholders to deliver improvement plans and ensure regulatory actions are completed effectively.
• Champion resident voice and customer feedback, ensuring it is embedded within service delivery, assurance processes and service improvement activity.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

• Significant experience within housing regulation, compliance, governance or assurance environments.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework affecting social housing, including consumer standards and regulatory oversight.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, building effective relationships across a complex organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of producing high-quality reports and assurance documentation.
• Experience working within a local authority or social housing provider.
• Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing, Housing Ombudsman and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Experience developing assurance frameworks, compliance monitoring processes or risk management arrangements.
• Understanding of housing improvement programmes and organisational change initiatives.
• Passion for improving services and delivering positive outcomes for residents.