Governance / Compliance Manager

About us:

UniHomes is a leading student property search and comparison portal and shared utilities provider. We offer a cutting-edge utility management service, taking the hassle out of shared bills for students. We currently operate in over 50 university locations nationwide helping thousands of students find their Ideal properties. 

A progressive SME who is passionate about developing our technology and products to amplify the student rental market. Having doubled in size in the last two years and we have a continued growth trajectory, we have huge ambitions for the future making this a very exciting time to join our team.

The role:

The role would suit a talented and motivated individual who has the desire and skills to help shape the compliance / secretariat function in a dynamic and fast-growing business. The growth trajectory has recently been supercharged by Private Equity investment and this role will be intrinsic in developing corporate governance standards going forwards.  You will be a self-starter that is happy to take direction, but willing and capable of leading this function and working with high levels of autonomy. We are looking for someone who will embrace the challenge of guiding and supporting the business and have the confidence to work with Director level stakeholders. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is considered an important addition to the legal and governance function.

This role may suit an experienced compliance professional who is considering a return to work after a career break. We welcome applications from those considering part-time rather than full time hours and can be flexible on hours/days (our usual office hours are 9-5.30 Mon-Thu and 9-5pm Friday). The role is based at our Sheffield city centre office with flexible/hybrid options to allow some home working. Please clearly state on your application your preferred working pattern.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify energy licence conditions and consumer protection policy that will impact the business.
• Document internal processes to ensure adherence to policy.
• Develop and manage a risk framework that records decisions and tracks deviation from policy against customer impact.
• Manage quarterly risk committee meetings whereby decisions related to policy are agreed.
• Support the General Counsel in understanding regulations relevant to business operations including regulator powers (FCA, CMA, Ofgem, Ofcom, Ofwat)
• Horizon scan for future changes to the regulatory landscape and the potential impacts to business and strategic objectives
• Support the General Counsel to identify regulatory / compliance considerations relevant to strategic projects. 
• Support the development of a sustainability roadmap relevant to the business, including identifying and supporting with the development of an ESG strategy / sustainability committee.
• Identify and arrange delivery of appropriate governance training. 

Skills and experience:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a compliance / company secretarial role.
• Some experience of energy / and or consumer regulations beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• legal and / or company secretarial qualifications useful but not a requirement.

What you get when you work here:

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture.

Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events. 

Salary: up to £70,000p.a. (pro rata for part-time)