Job Title:
Director of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£130,000 - £135,000 per annum Working Hours:
35 Hours per week Working Pattern:
Flexible Monday-Friday/Hybrid Location:
UK wide with regular travel to Liverpool and London If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter.
The difference you will make as the Director of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Governance to join our leadership team and report directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Services. This role will oversee the Governance, Legal and Compliance & Assurance functions and provide support
to develop corporate governance across the Group. You will serve as trusted advisor to Executive Directors, Board, and Committees on all Governance related topics. As a highly regulated and customer focussed business, this role is crucial for ensuring the organisation has truly effective governance, receives expert and pragmatic legal advice, and maintains the highest standards of compliance across the Group. About you The ideal candidate for this role will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of inspiring and coaching senior colleagues, including those at Director level, across large, multi-disciplinary teams in governance, legal, compliance, and assurance
contexts. They should possess substantial experience in managing in-house Legal, Governance, and Compliance & Assurance functions at the Director level within a large, complex, and geographically dispersed organisation. The successful applicant will demonstrate
a history of service improvement and a genuine commitment to supporting both external and internal customers. They should also exhibit a proven ability to drive innovation, effectively implement new technologies, and embed modern practices within their areas
of expertise.
Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding
lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification)
they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Director of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£130,000 - £135,000 per annum Working Hours:
35 Hours per week Working Pattern:
Flexible Monday-Friday/Hybrid Location:
UK wide with regular travel to Liverpool and London If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter.
The difference you will make as the Director of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Governance to join our leadership team and report directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Services. This role will oversee the Governance, Legal and Compliance & Assurance functions and provide support
to develop corporate governance across the Group. You will serve as trusted advisor to Executive Directors, Board, and Committees on all Governance related topics. As a highly regulated and customer focussed business, this role is crucial for ensuring the organisation has truly effective governance, receives expert and pragmatic legal advice, and maintains the highest standards of compliance across the Group. About you The ideal candidate for this role will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of inspiring and coaching senior colleagues, including those at Director level, across large, multi-disciplinary teams in governance, legal, compliance, and assurance
contexts. They should possess substantial experience in managing in-house Legal, Governance, and Compliance & Assurance functions at the Director level within a large, complex, and geographically dispersed organisation. The successful applicant will demonstrate
a history of service improvement and a genuine commitment to supporting both external and internal customers. They should also exhibit a proven ability to drive innovation, effectively implement new technologies, and embed modern practices within their areas
of expertise.
Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding
lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification)
they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
