Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsA fantastic opportunity to join the Regulator of Social HousingOffers agile/hybrid working approachAbout Our ClientThe Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) is a statutorily independent non-departmental public body sponsored by the government's Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.We are tasked by Parliament to focus on regulating the social housing sector at an organisational level, to ensure that social housing providers (landlords) registered with us:are well-managed and financially stable - this is our economic objectiveprovide their tenants with decent and safe accommodation, choice and protection, and residents can hold landlords to account by being listened to and provided with opportunities to engage - this is our consumer objective.To find out more about us, please see the about us on our website hereJob DescriptionThe Regulatory Engagement Manager (REM) role will be responsible for delivering frontline regulation. Depending on the type of registered provider - Private or Local Authority - the REM will work with registered providers to gain assurance of compliance with the regulatory standards.The REM's role is to deliver effective engagement for an assigned portfolio of registered providers. The role will support the Senior REM in our engagement with registered providers, carrying out assessments/inspections and investigations to obtain assurance of compliance with the standards.The REM will carry out both planned and reactive assessments/inspections of registered providers. The REM will work within a team to gather evidence of the provider's compliance. They will analyse the evidence to reach views on the level of assurance we have on standard compliance and make recommendations for regulatory judgements. Where the regulator identifies that improvements are required to support continued compliance, the REM will work with the team to design follow-up regulatory interventions and then work with the provider to ensure improvements are delivered effectively.The REM will work with Regulation Support Officers to co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of work. The REM may also have responsibility for managing a small team of Regulation Support Officers.The Successful ApplicantDetailed knowledge of the housing sector including the operating and policy context of registered providers, their operational activities and the regulatory landscapeExperience of delivering results in a regulatory, financial or assurance-based environmentAbility to evaluate how organisations have applied the principles of good governance and risk management and the risk environment in which providers operateStrong analytical and evaluation skills, with ability to exercise sound professional judgement and reach conclusionsExperience of managing credible relationships with providers at senior levelsExperience of handling complex and contentious issues with stakeholders in a tactful but robust mannerStrong oral and written communication skills effective for a wide range of audiencesAn ability to manage a wide portfolio of work, working to competing deadlines and take steps to prioritise work based on risk.An understanding and commitment to the co-regulatory approach to regulation.The ability to work across team boundaries in a joined-up wayAble to meet targets, working to service and quality standardsWhat's on OfferSalary £48,447 - £53,54635 hour working weekDefined benefit pension scheme33 days annual leave (in addition to 8 bank holidays)Flexible working arrangements (flexi-time, part time, compressed hours, ability to work from home)Nuffield 365 health screening check (after six months in post)Nuffield gyms discountSeason ticket loanCycle schemeAnnual membership for one professional body per year24-hour employee assistance programFree eye testsAccess to exclusive discounts, vouchers, offers and competitionsWe carry out anonymous short listing for all of our vacancies as part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, as part of disability confident commitment and will ask you about this as part of your application. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits of a diverse organisation. We particularly encourage applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area. In line with our policy, we will ensure candidates who reach the benchmark from ethnic minority candidates will be selected for interview.ContactJoe BloorQuote job refJN-102023-6222201Phone number+44 114 270 3761Job summaryJob functionAudit & AdvisorySubsectorPractice (Audit) & AssuranceSectorPublic SectorLocationBirminghamContract typePermanentConsultant nameJoe BloorConsultant phone+44 114 270 3761Job referenceJN-102023-6222201
