Governance & Compliance Manager

Hours: Full time, (35 hours) part time patterns will be considered.

Location: Hybrid working (with minimum 1 day per week at the Head Office in Hampton Wick, near Kingston-upon-Thames).

Benefits: 26 days plus bank holidays, plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, plus more.

About Our Client

Our client owns and manages more than 7,500 homes across the south of England from Devon to Norfolk. They are a social housing landlord and England’s leading rural housing specialist. They deliver small housing developments in partnership with local communities although for historic reasons, they also own some housing in urban areas.

They are passionate about providing a first-class service for their customers and their colleagues. If you are enthusiastic, pro-active and passionate about making a difference to people’s lives then they want to hear from you.
About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in governance and compliance, to work in a senior role reporting directly to the Finance Director. This role would suit someone driven by working in an organisation with a very clear purpose, which is to build high-quality, affordable homes that support sustainable rural communities. You will provide advice and support to the Executive Team and the Group’s Boards and Committees and lead a small team that is responsible for governance, regulatory and legal compliance, data protection, insurance and risk management.

About you

They are looking for a qualified company secretary/solicitor; or you may have equivalent experience with a degree level qualification. You will have previously worked in a regulated environment.

They also want to hear about your:

• Understanding of company constitutions and group governance arrangements
• Ability to work on a broad array of matters, in a role where no two days are the same
  • A working knowledge of data protection legislation and good practice
  • Excellent stakeholder management at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail

Our client recognise that this is a broad role, so you will be given both formal and informal training in the role and there will be lots of opportunity to work with closely with many different departments within the company.

Benefits provided

Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays, plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave.

Enhanced Pension: Our client’s employer contributions start at 5% and are based on matching of your own contribution level plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution.

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Annual leave increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees).
• Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership.
• Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential phone and online support and resources service with 24/7 access.
• Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance).
• 3 x Life Assurance from day 1, for all pension holders.
• A supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Long service awards.

How to apply

Please send your CV and supporting statement by midnight on 1 October 2024

Your supporting statement should include:

• Motivations for applying
• Which parts of the job description best align with your skillset and why
• What interests you about the role.

CVs without supporting statements may not be included in the shortlisting process.

Our client will be conducting interviews as the recruitment process progresses and may close the vacancy early. We recommend applying early.

This post is subject to background checks.

Location: Hampton Wick, GB

Posted Date: 10/4/2024