Director - Governance and Regulation

  • Boston Hale
  • Mar 17, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

An established consultancy operating within the public sector advisory space is seeking an experienced Director - Governance & Regulation to join its growing team. This senior leadership role sits within a specialist governance and regulatory consultancy function, supporting housing providers, local authorities and sector bodies to strengthen governance frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable organisational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced governance and regulation specialist to lead complex consultancy projects at Board and Executive level, develop new business opportunities, and contribute to the continued growth and strategic development of the governance and regulation advisory offering.

Duties

  • Lead governance and regulatory consultancy projects for social housing clients
  • Act as primary client contact at Board and Executive level
  • Scope, budget, resource, and oversee project delivery
  • Ensure high-quality outputs and client satisfaction
  • Maintain senior client relationships and account management
  • Support development and evolution of the advisory service
  • Provide team leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
  • Drive business development, bids, and sector engagement
  • Represent the organisation externally as a technical expert
  • Support corporate initiatives and internal reporting systems

Person Requirements

  • Significant senior leadership experience within governance and regulatory compliance
  • Extensive experience within the social housing sector
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic plans
  • Ability to operate with credibility and authority at Board and Executive level

Benefits

  • Flexible, home-based working arrangements
  • Private medical scheme
  • Health cash plan with contributions towards optical, dental and wellbeing treatments

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.