Head of Legal and Governance

Are you a strategic leader, a governance visionary, and a compliance champion? We are looking for a dynamic and high-impact individual to lead a multidisciplinary team made up of Executive Assistants along with Legal and Governance professionals.  

You will be a key role in our senior management team, responsible for the overall leadership and direction of our Legal and Governance function delivering the Governance Framework across the organisation, ensuring compliance to the National Federation of Housing Code of Governance, the RSH Standards and associated company obligations. 

You will that ensure that we provide effective assurance to our Board, meet our legal requirements and support excellent business practices. It also ensures that our governance is built upon the needs and views of our customers so that we provide excellent services that improve lives in line with our corporate strategy. 

This is your chance to architect our governance framework and lead on all regulatory matters. You will be an expert in your field, passionate about embedding best practice and ensuring our operations are robust, transparent, and resilient.  

What are we looking for?   

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   An excellent understanding of corporate governance of complex organisations  

  
  

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   Possess a high standard of data and information literacy with excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce documents and minutes of meetings to a high standard.  

  
  

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  A comprehensive understanding of the legal standards and practice in the UK  

  
  

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  The capability to find innovative solutions to complex problems and to adapt and prioritise deadlines with competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.  

  
  

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  Skilled in the analysis of complex legal documents and proficient in dealing with large amounts of information distilling down to the key salient facts.  

  
  

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  The experience and expertise to act as the senior solicitor within RBH with the ability to provide advice on complex housing related issues across RBH.  

  
  

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  Ability to exercises expert judgement in managing a small portfolio of complex tenancy cases, ensuring timely progression, robust case oversight, and effective resolution in line with organisational standards and statutory requirements.  

  
  

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  Establishes, upholds, and continuously improves organisational standards across all Legal and Governance functions, providing leadership to ensure robust compliance, ethical practice, and excellence in RBH’s governance framework.  

  
  

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   An understanding of the regulatory regimes affecting the housing sector e.g. Regulatory of Social Housing, Financial Conduct Authority, Companies House, Solicitors Regulation Authority etc.