Director of Governance and Risk

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd Full time

Head of Governance and Risk - Contract Opportunity
Industry: Housing Sector
South East of England (Hybrid)
We are seeking an experienced Head of Governance and Risk to lead and develop our organisation's governance, compliance, and risk management framework. Develop and implement governance and risk management strategies across the organisation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
Provide expert advice to the board, senior leadership team, and stakeholders on governance and risk matters.
Establish and oversee risk management policies, frameworks, and procedures.
Monitor organisational risk and implement mitigating strategies where necessary.
Lead on internal audits, governance reviews, and compliance assessments.
Develop policies to ensure accountability, transparency, and ethical business practices.
Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies and auditors.
Deliver training and awareness programmes on governance, risk, and compliance.
Support board and executive committees to ensure good governance practices are upheld.

Proven experience in a senior governance, risk, or compliance role within the housing sector.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, governance codes, and risk management principles.
Experience in board-level engagement and advising senior executives on governance matters.
Ability to develop and implement governance strategies effectively.
Experience managing audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance reporting.
Professional qualification in governance, risk, or compliance (e.g. Knowledge of housing sector governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.



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