Contract: Permanent or Fixed-term contract
Are you an experienced leader looking for a fresh challenge where you can apply your expertise in leading high quality compliance and governance?
We are looking for a dynamic leader to join St Mungo's as the Director of Governance and Compliance, to play a fundamental role in ensuring good governance and compliance, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, donors, and stakeholders. In this pivotal role, you'll help us achieve our vision of rebuilding lives and ending homelessness.
The Director of Governance and Compliance will take accountability for driving a culture of compliance across St Mungo’s. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading strategic and operational risk management while providing effective leadership and team management.
- Serving as the primary liaison with key regulators, ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing.
- Supporting the Board and Chief Executive in maintaining proper governance of the charity.
- Acting as safeguarding lead, ensuring client protection and addressing feedback and complaints.
- Delivering a comprehensive health, safety, and quality program that meets all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
About you
We are looking for an adaptable leader who demonstrates the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, who can is committed to ethical conduct and compliance in all activities. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Senior experience in governance and compliance within a charity, registered provider, or similar organisation.
- Proven experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including the Regulator of Social Housing and the Charity Commission.
- Effective leadership and change management abilities, with a talent for motivating and developing staff.
- Proactive, results-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Experience in health, safety, and quality assurance, ensuring programmes meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
- Knowledge in risk management, business continuity planning, and internal audit delivery is a plus, along with relevant qualifications such as Company Secretary or governance credentials.
Whilst our main office is currently in Tower Hill, London, where you will work for at least 2 days per week, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern including working from home and across other London or St Mungo’s regional hub locations. More details can be provided at interview stage.
What we offer
• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great pay and other benefits
How to apply
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 10am on 10 February 2025.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
