Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance – Housing Association

£Attractive, London (Hybrid, 2 days in the office)

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, values-driven housing association in South East London to recruit a Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within a regulated, not-for-profit organisation managing approximately a large number of homes across South East London and Kent. The organisation provides general needs housing, supported housing, and a growing shared ownership and leasehold portfolio. With a strong commitment to governance and compliance, it is widely recognised as a positive and supportive place to work. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and leading a small specialist team, this role will shape and strengthen the organisation’s governance, risk and assurance framework at a strategic level. If this sounds of interest, please do get in touch!

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as principal governance adviser to the Board and Committees
• Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the governance framework
• Oversee risk management, internal controls and assurance processes
• Ensure regulatory compliance within a highly scrutinised sector
• Take responsibility for performance reporting and data integrity
• Act as Data Protection Officer
• Provide constructive challenge at Executive and Board level

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in governance, risk and assurance
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Experience supporting Boards and Committees

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Exceptional attention to detail, pragmatic, and solution-focused
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to create long lasting relationships with stakeholders across every level of an organisation
• Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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