Governance Manager (Social Housing)

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Hours: 35 hours (agile working arrangements in place)

Closing date: 13th March 2022

Interview date: w/c 21st March 2022

Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities they serve and the people they work with.

So, it’s no surprise that they recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone!

They employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And they have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this.

As a not-for-profit housing association, they provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. They build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness and support people to reach their potential.

This role will help us to do this by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and ensure that Irwell Valley Homes is following best practice in governance.

In this key strategic role, you will be responsible for

Managing key relationships with the Board and ensuring that the Board remains effective with the optimum mix of skills and training.

Oversight of the overall the combined assurance framework of the organisation and directly responsible for key elements of this.

Acting as or supporting the Company Secretary and ensuring that all entities within the organisation comply with statutory, regulatory, and constitutional requirements.

Oversight of and support for H&S governance across the organisation

Leading on Board development and establishing a framework of standards

Commissioning a governance review every three years, oversee the project management of the review, and ensure implementation of recommended actions.

We need people who are / have

Held a similar role, providing expert advice, support and challenge in all aspects of governance and regulation

Experience of forward planning, project management (including of external consultants) and managing implementation of action plans

Establishing and developing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority, including managing relationships with Board and senior leadership colleagues

With a clear understanding of housing legislation/ regulation and awareness of sector developments, you’ll have an understanding of best practice in relation to governance in housing

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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