Group Director of Compliance (Hiring Immediately)

Places for People

Group Director of Compliance (Hiring Immediately)

Salary Not Specified

Places for People, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1a88346988104850b7e56433347bdfe8

Full Job Description

providing a range of services including property management and development,
leisure facilities and a broad range of social impact activities to millions
of Customers nationwide. The safety and well-being of our Customers and
Colleagues is paramount and we need a new Group Director of Compliance to lead
our approach to Health, Safety, Safeguarding and Compliance right across the
broad spectrum of activities in our growing organisation.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team you will drive a strong safety
culture and maintain effective frameworks for all aspects of safety and
compliance across the organisation. You will provide the Group Board and
management with assurance through this comprehensive framework, by setting
standards, testing the effectiveness of processes and controls, and ensuring
that best practice is deployed consistently. Leading an expert team of safety
and compliance professionals you will challenge every part of the organisation
to improve the rigour applied to achieving compliance targets. You will drive
improvements in performance and Customer outcomes so that we meet all legal
and regulatory requirements as we pursue our 'Because Community Matters
strategy.

You will be a thought leader and internal expert, helping us to respond to our
changing external environment and working collaboratively as a trusted advisor
across our diverse range of housing products and services. You will need to be
proactive and anticipate risks that could impact the health, safety or
wellbeing of our Customers or Colleagues, identifying early warning signs and
driving solutions to mitigate risks where necessary.

  • CMIOSHRICS qualified or equivalent

  • Possess a deep expertise in the development of comprehensive assurance frameworks in a relevant sector focusing on safety and compliance in the context of both property and people.

  • Strategic thinker who will take a proactive approach to ensuring we maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance practice.

  • Track record in raising standards and nurturing a safety culture within a complex business and have led the delivery of internal health and safety, advisory and support services.

  • Experienced in dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders including boards, regulators and other agencies.


  • You will also be a shrewd operator and a natural collaborator, someone who can
    cut through the noise and influence others to ensure that plans are delivered,
    making a difference on the ground, to our Colleagues, Customers, contractors
    and partners.

    At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound
    of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who were looking for! Of
    course, experience and track record are important, but were more interested
    in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. Thats someone that does
    the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community
    spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UKs leading Social
    Enterprise were dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for
    both our Customers and Employees.

  • So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!


  • More about your role, Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and thats why we

  • can offer you tangible and exciting career progression in a diverse and
    pioneering business.

    Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic
    communities with inspirational Colleagues and Customers.

    We know that theres always more we can do to make you smile, thats why we
    offer a comprehensive benefits package to help Colleagues save money or make
    their lives a little bit easier; from a pension, generous holiday pay,
    training, sick pay, and free or discounted gym membership - to a wealth of
    extra perks including interest-free loans for Colleagues, discounts and offers
    on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.

  • Bonus up to 20%

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Company car allowance

  • Option to buy and sell holidays

  • Generous holiday allowance


  • Our policy to flexible working and inclusivity:


  • As the UKs leading Social Enterprise, we understand the importance of a

  • supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about
    flexibility you may need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want,
    but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to
    discussing the possibility of flexible start and finish times or compressed
    hours.


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