Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance

Gloucester/Remote

£70,584 per annum

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Our customers are at the very heart of what we do and how we do it. That doesn t stop at the front-line services we provide and is key to our approach to Governance, Risk and Assurance at GCH. That s where you come in. In the role you will:

• Provide resilient leadership and management to the Governance & Assurance team
• As Company Secretary, make sure GCH has a robust approach in the delivery of governance arrangements
• Ensure the risk management framework is robust and supports the delivery of GCH s strategic aims
• Work with colleagues, ensure that GCH meets all its regulatory and statutory requirements
• Create effective and collaborative partnerships with colleagues across GCH, including our Board

GCH is an ambitious, dynamic housing association with strong community roots. We are focused on building homes and communities where people can thrive and delivering valued services to our customers. We re looking for people who care as much as we do about delivering customer focused services.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and strive to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self. Our work alongside organisations such as Inclusive Employers and Inclusivity Works supports us in continually enabling an inclusive culture where people can flourish.

We think GCH is a great place to work, but don t just take our word for it.

• Previous winners of prestigious Best Place to Work awards with Gloucestershire Live, SoGlos and Housing Hero s
• Recognised for our approach to wellbeing through Healthy Workplaces and Menopause Friendly accreditations
• Increasing quarter-by-quarter colleague satisfaction results

About you and the role

We re looking for someone who can lead and develop the Governance & Assurance team, providing an excellent service to our Board, GCH colleagues and our stakeholders. You ll most likely have experience of working in social housing governance and understand the issues of working in a regulated environment.

You ll give confident and clear leadership whilst you motivate, encourage and challenge your team to take ownership of their work and make a difference. In addition, you will hold a relevant professional qualification and have relevant leadership or management qualifications and experience.

What s important to us, is that you bring a desire to make a positive impact on people s lives, approaching the role in a way that aligns with our values of pride, quality, integrity, and innovation and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

You ll join our ambitious and super supportive Senior Leadership Team, working together on our mission to provide safe, decent homes for everyone and delivering services that meet our customers needs and expectations.

Application Information

Within the recruitment pack, you ll find more information about GCH, which will provide you with a good overview and help you complete your application.

We re interested to find out more about you, your skills and knowledge, and your motivations and how these align with our vision and values.

To help demonstrate this, please provide a CV and Personal Supporting Statement.

The role will close on Wednesday 11 February. We ll shortlist applications as they come in, and if we receive high volumes, we may bring forward the closing date. So, it s best to get your application in as soon as you can.

The expected timeline for the selection phases of the role is:

• Stakeholder sessions will be held on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February via Teams
• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 February
• We ll let you know the outcome of your interview at the end of the following week

If you re unavailable on these dates, please let us know as part of your supporting statement.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves. We believe our differences are our greatest strength. Our values of pride, quality, integrity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. So, if this sounds like you, we d be delighted to hear from you!