Are you a Governance professional who wants to lead an effective risk and governance function in one of the UK’s leading homelessness charities?
Join the St Mungo’s Governance and Compliance team in the role of Head of Risk, Governance and Reporting. This key role will support the Director of Governance and Compliance in embedding a culture of accountability and transparency, contributing to business continuity planning and regulatory foresight.
In the Head of Risk, Governance and Reporting role you will oversee processes which manage organisational risk and support the Board and Chief Executive in their governance responsibilities and ensure all regulatory reporting is completed to a good quality and to timescale.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and overseeing processes which manage organisational risk: the strategic risk register, the internal audit service and first line legal advice services
- Supporting the Board and the Chief Executive in fulfilling their governance responsibilities for the charity, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory authorities and standards
- Ensuring regulatory returns and assessments are made on time and to a good quality, and supporting regulatory inspections
- Providing line management, support, and development to the team
- Working closely with the Director of Governance and Compliance and deputising as required
You will work flexibly for 2 days per week from our central office in London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We’re looking for a governance professional who can build good governance and compliance across a complex organisation. If you bring the following, we’d love to hear from you:
- Qualified or aspiring company secretary, governance professional, or experienced in a governance-specific role.
- Excellent communicator and able to use influencing skills in advising colleagues, senior managers, and the Board on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Methodical, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects under pressure.
- Good working knowledge of charity and housing regulations and legislation.
- Proven experience in line management, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
What we offer
• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great pay and other benefits
How to apply
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 10am on 3 November 2025.
Interview and assessments on: 13 November 2025.
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.
