Date Posted 26/11/2024
Application Closing Date 08/12/2024 23:59
Hours 36 per week
Salary £Competitive
Location Salford
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our executive management team (EMT), you’ll provide sector leading company secretariat, governance and assurance services, ensuring our governance structure manages our regulated activities.
Why ForHousing?
- Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
- Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
- Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
- STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
- Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
- Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
- Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
- Being the lead subject matter expert on relevant legislation and ensuring efficient administrative support is available to the Board and Committees.
- Ensuring compliance with legal obligations including data protection and formal record keeping and providing advice in line with this.
- Overseeing the delivery of Governance Strategy and promoting ongoing best practice.
- Acting as a key contact with the Regulator of Social Housing and any other external government or regulatory organisations.
- Ensuring we are appropriately insured, and insurable incidents are efficiently reported, and leading practice initiatives to correct and improve from lessons learned, providing value for money.
- Managing a team of colleagues responsible for delivering governance and assurance services, including Health and Safety, Risk, Legal, Assurance, and Internal Audit functions.
What we’re looking for:
- Extensive relevant experience at a senior level.
- Formal governance, legal, or risk training and qualifications.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
