Head of Governance and Compliance

  • Places for People
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Thriving Investments is socially conscious fund manager focussed on the living' sector. We invest across a range of housing tenures that deliver market returns to investors and social impact. We currently manage over 5,000 homesrepresenting£1.1bn assets under management and have an ambitious plan to grow to £5bn + through launching new funds and expanding existing funds.

Thriving Investments has a current team of over 20 people based across the UK with itsmain officein central London. It is supported by a board of non-executive directors from across the residential, sustainability and investment management sectors with access to support from other functions such as IT, Finance, HR and Facilities from its parent, Places for People.

More about the role

We are looking to recruit aHead ofGovernanceandCompliance on a permanent basisto oversee ourfast-growingFor-Profit Registered ProviderFPRP,ReSIHomes, and over time otherFPRPs.

Reporting to theDirector of Operations and working closely with theAffordableHousing Fund Director andFinance Director, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing area of theorganiastion.

This position is based out of London 3 days a week.

More about you

This Head ofGovernance andCompliance is a key role on the leadership team.On a daily basisyou will play a key role in ensuringfull compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's (RSH) regulatory framework, including Governance & Financial Viability and Consumer Standards.

In addition to monitoring and interpretingregulatorychange, you will lead on corporate governance matters and develop, review, and implement key policies to ensure regulatory compliance, governance best practice, and alignment with strategicobjectives.

Owning data governance and board related processes is also a key aspect of the role.

AtThriving Investments, we are committed to a safe workingenvironmentso a basic DBS check is mandatory.?

Ifyou'repassionate about working in a dynamic, fast growing For-Profit Registered Provider and want to grow your career in a purpose-driven investment business,we'dlove to hear from you.Download the job profile for more details and apply today.

Experience/ Skills:

  • Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing's regulatory framework, including economic, consumer, and governance standardsand managing In Depth Assessments.
  • Strongunderstanding of risk management, internal audit, and governance best practices in the social housing sector.
  • Experience in producing board packs and managingboard-related processes, ensuringtimelyand structured governance administration.
  • Provenability to develop and implement compliance strategies, policies, and performance monitoring frameworks.
  • Experience managing grant fundingcompliance and audits (Homes England, GLA) and ensuring adherence to Capital Funding Guide requirements.

The benefits

We are an ambitiousand growingbusiness, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.This rolecould provide the foundation for a wider career ina number ofcareers including real estate investment,financeand marketing.

We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent holiday package 28 Days + Annual Leave
  • Car Allowance
  • Private Pension
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Training and?development Extraperksincluding huge discounts and offers?from shops, cinemas and much more.

Inclusivity at Thriving Investments

We believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

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 .

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.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities


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