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Director of Risk, Assurance and Health and Safety (Islington)


Company : NOTTING HILL GENESIS


Location : Islington, London


Created : 2025-06-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Director of Risk, Assurance and Health and SafetyJoin to apply for the Director of Risk, Assurance and Health and Safety role at Notting Hill GenesisExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Director of Risk, Assurance and Health and Safety23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Director of Risk, Assurance and Health and Safety role at Notting Hill GenesisThis range is provided by Notting Hill Genesis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Notting Hill GenesisTalent Acquisition Partner at Notting Hill GenesisWhat you'll doAs the Director of Risk, Assurance and Heath & Safety, you will lead NHG's enterprise risk strategy, embedding improved risk and governance arrangements, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and resident safety. You will be responsible for NHG's corporate health and safety arrangements, driving a culture where risks are proactively identified, mitigated, and aligned with our 'Better Together' vision. Your leadership will safeguard NHG's operational integrity, compliance, and resident safety by driving and setting new behaviours across NHG.How you'll do itEnsure NHG's Enterprise Risk Management & Assurance Frameworks is operating effectively, integrating health and safety compliance with broader risk strategies to meet Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and other requisite regulatory or legislative standards.Act as NHG's key advisor on landlord health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with legislation (e.g., HSE guidelines) and fostering safe environments for residents and staff.Oversee the internal audit function, delivering actionable insights to the Audit & Risk Committee and driving improvements in control environments.Develop policies to address operational risks, including fire safety, contractor management, and third-party due diligence, ensuring alignment with NHG's risk appetite.Partner with the Executive Board, Senior Leadership Team and HR to embed health and safety, risk awareness, and competency frameworks across NHG.Implement systems to monitor and report on health and safety risks, ensuring transparency and swift resolution of issues impacting resident well-being.The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA) qualification or equivalentNEBOSH/IOSH certification or equivalent, with proven success in managing health and safety compliance within regulated environments.Strong senior leadership experience in regulated environments, successfully working within multi-disciplinary teams and at all levels, including Executive and Senior Management, Heads of Service and external partners.Expertise in designing enterprise risk frameworks, including integration of health and safety protocols, fraud prevention, and third-party risk management.Track record of advising senior leadership on regulatory compliance (e.g., RSH, HSE) and driving cultural change toward risk accountability.Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence SLT, regulators, and cross-functional teams.Experience in social housing or public sector risk management, particularly in health and safety contexts.What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.Benefits include:Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.Health cash planStaff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loanCycle to work scheme.Life Assurance x 4 annual salaryAll about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 6 June 2025.Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with a presentation task and technical scenario assessment.Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via recruitmentteam@nhg.org,uk.Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others.NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement, Other, and Quality AssuranceIndustriesLeasing Residential Real Estate, Housing Programs, and Housing and Community DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Notting Hill Genesis by 2xGet notified about new Risk Director jobs in Islington, England, United Kingdom.London, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoHead of Risk & Compliance (FinTech, EMI)London, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 hour agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoCity Of London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoDirector of Finance, Performance, Risk and AssuranceLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoVice President, Liquidity Risk ManagementLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHead of Conduct Risk, Financial Crime and Compliance Frameworks.London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoHead of Governance Risk & Compliance ServicesGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoFinancial Institutions Credit Risk ManagerHead of Product Risk and Compliance, Latin America, Middle East and AfricaLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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