Company:
Places for People
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 14/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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 we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're?more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're 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
Places for People's diverse business operates across multiple sectors, 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.
For more information please download the job profile available on our website.
More about you
CMIOSH/RICS 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.
The benefits
Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that's 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 there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's 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 UK's 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 can't 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.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on (email address removed).
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about your role
Places for People's diverse business operates across multiple sectors, 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.
For more information please download the job profile available on our website.
More about you
CMIOSH/RICS 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.
The benefits
Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that's 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 there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's 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 UK's 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 can't 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.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on (email address removed).
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
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