Policy Manager (Hybrid)

James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a highly commercial, innovative and sizeable Housing Association that are now looking to bolster their Risk and Assurance Team with a Policy Manager (Hybrid)

Policy Manager (Hybrid) outline:

• Hybrid working - 1 day per week in office / rest from home
• Offices in Birmingham, West Brom & Chippenham
• Hybrid role
• 33,400 - 41,800 depending on experience
• Lots of benefits included: Medi Cash, 6% pension, hybrid working, flexible hours and generous annual leave

Policy Manager (Hybrid) Role Purpose:

• To ensure that the organisation maintains a central policy framework that is fit for purpose and that we are meeting our regulatory and statutory obligations.
• To work with colleagues to ensure that the policy framework is operating efficiently to provide assurance of controls supporting the organisations risk management processes, and that reviews of policies and procedures follow the appropriate governance route for approval.

Policy Manager (Hybrid) Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure the organisation has a framework of customer focused policies and procedures that are fit for purpose, will support delivery of the Corporate Strategy, and ensure the organisation is meeting its legal, regulatory and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate and maintain a central index of all policies, procedures and associated documents.
• Drive, support and oversee timely reviews to ensure documents are kept up to date.
• Assist in the drafting of documentation where required.
• Co-ordinate the approval of Policies and procedures through the relevant Board or Committee in line with the Policy Approval Matrix.
• Work with the Community Involvement & Investment team and Customer Panel to ensure appropriate, meaningful consultation is undertaken with customers on relevant policies.
• Work with Colleague Voices (our employee representation forum) to ensure consultation is undertaken with colleagues in line with legislation (including health and safety law).
• Keep up to date with relevant developments in regulation and legislation, carrying out research as appropriate and providing feedback to policy owners on changes required to policies and procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues, including the Head of Legal, to develop the organisations approach to policy and legal changes, ensuring timely compliance.