About You

Are you an experienced governance and risk leader with a strong background in social housing, who thrives on influencing strategic decisions, navigating complex regulatory environments and driving high standards of governance?

This is an exciting opportunity to join McCarthy & Stone, shaping governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across our Shared Ownership business and the wider Group.

We are looking for an Associate Director - Risk, Compliance & Governance to join our Legal & Compliance team, providing strategic leadership and expert guidance to the Board and Executive Team of McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership), our for-profit Registered Provider of Social Housing.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility in where you work, with occasional travel to our Head Office in Bournemouth.

You will bring extensive social housing governance experience, a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing's framework and the commercial judgement to advise and constructively challenge Board members and Executive leaders. Your ability to balance regulatory expectations, investor confidence and commercial objectives will be key to supporting our continued growth.

Alongside leading governance and compliance within our Shared Ownership business, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and embedding the McCarthy & Stone Group-wide Risk Management Framework, strengthening risk oversight, assurance and accountability across the organisation.

Experience within a for-profit Registered Provider, investor-backed housing organisation or complex Group structure would be particularly valuable, as would experience implementing or transforming Group-wide risk management frameworks.

You will combine strategic thinking with a practical, collaborative approach, translating complex governance and regulatory matters into clear, commercially focused advice while building trusted relationships across the business.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shaping our governance and risk capabilities while supporting the long-term success of McCarthy & Stone.

We Will Give You

Financial:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Professional subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing:

• 24 days' holiday, rising to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year, supported by the McCarthy & Stone Foundation
• Private Healthcare
• Remote GP and 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme services, including counsellors and legal advisers
• Eyecare voucher
• Colleague Benefit Booklet with a range of discounts, offers and promotions
• Family Friendly Policies

Your Impact

As our Associate Director - Risk, Compliance & Governance, you will provide strategic leadership across governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and assurance, supporting effective oversight and informed decision-making.

You will:

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Shared Ownership Board and Executive Team, providing strategic guidance on governance, regulatory compliance, risk and Board effectiveness.
• Lead and strengthen governance arrangements, ensuring effective Board and Committee structures, regulatory oversight and decision-making.
• Oversee compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's requirements, leading regulatory engagement, reporting and assurance activities.
• Drive the implementation and operation of the Group-wide Risk Management Framework, strengthening risk identification, ownership, internal controls and assurance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, regulators and investors to balance regulatory responsibilities, commercial objectives and long-term organisational resilience.
• Lead and develop the governance function, promoting continuous improvement, accountability and effective governance.

What We Are Looking For

You will be an experienced governance professional combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and commercial awareness with the credibility to influence at senior levels.

You will bring:

• Significant senior-level governance experience in social housing, with strong knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing's framework and standards.
• Proven ability to advise, influence and constructively challenge Boards and Executive leaders.
• Strong expertise in strategic risk management, regulatory compliance, internal controls and assurance.
• Experience developing and strengthening governance frameworks within complex or evolving organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, translating complex regulatory matters into clear, practical advice.
• Sound commercial and financial judgement, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience developing teams, driving improvement and embedding accountability.

Ready to Make an Impact in Risk, Compliance & Governance?

Apply today and join our Legal & Compliance team, where you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, shape governance and risk management across the Group, and support the continued success of one of the UK's leading developers and managers of retirement communities.

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will bereviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

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