Risk & Assurance Lead
A place to make a difference
Location: Bradford, Hybrid
Salary: £55,917 per annum
Permanent, flexible working arrangements considered (at least 4 days a week).
We’re on a journey of transformation. We’re finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We’re innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.
We’re a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We’re building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us.
If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.
About the role
As Risk and Assurance Lead, you'll lead the development and implementation of a robust, customer-focused approach to risk management, internal control, and assurance for Accent Group. Collaborating with key stakeholders, including committee members, you'll identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring excellence in governance and assurance. You'll evaluate performance against social housing regulatory standards and prepare for external reviews. Your leadership in developing and implementing frameworks, with a focus on effective and pragmatic reporting, will significantly impact the organisation's compliance and operational excellence. You'll join a dynamic, developing team with expertise in governance, risk, and assurance, where your contributions will be highly valued, use your expertise to shape and improve the future of risk and assurance frameworks, making a lasting impact on the future of Accent.
Salary
The spot salary for the Risk & Assurance Lead post is £55,917 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.
About you
The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in the development and delivery of risk management, internal controls, and assurance frameworks. A relevant qualification is essential, alongside strong knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements for the UK social housing sector. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail are crucial, as is proficiency in risk management software. The candidate should have experience working with internal and external stakeholders in relation to risk, assurance, and internal control, as well as experience in managing or supervising a team or group of colleagues.
Risk & Assurance Lead Interviews
1st stage interviews will take place on 22nd and 23rd May via Teams.
2nd stage interviews will take place on 4th June at our Bradford office. This interview will consist of a presentation and interview. Candidates will be required to complete a Congruity questionnaire in advance.
A place to build a future
We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - a day off for your Birthday and the opportunity to purchase more - access to an online GP, gym discounts and a day to spend volunteering for a cause that matters to you. Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email:
"PeopleServices@accentgroup.org".
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
