Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Transformation Programme Manager to lead inspection readiness and regulatory compliance across a Housing Service preparing for a forthcoming Regulator of Social Housing inspection. This is a high-profile role focused on strengthening the organisation's evidence base, challenging existing compliance arrangements and ensuring services are fully prepared for inspection.

The successful candidate will bring direct experience of supporting a local authority, housing association or ALMO through a Regulator of Social Housing inspection, with proven involvement in achieving a C1 or C2 Consumer Standard rating.

The Role
Leading preparation for a Regulator of Social Housing inspection
Reviewing and challenging the organisation's evidence base against the four Consumer Standards.
Identifying gaps, weaknesses and actions required to achieve full regulatory compliance.
Reporting progress to senior leadership and advising on inspection readiness.
Supporting the development of evidence for the Competence and Conduct Standard.
Leading and supporting self-assessments against the Consumer Standards.
Providing constructive challenge and assurance on compliance and inspection readiness.
Coaching Heads of Service to prepare for inspection interviews and present a clear landlord narrative.
Assessing the robustness of compliance evidence and recommending further audit or external assurance where required.
Applying previous inspection experience to strengthen evidence, governance and regulatory compliance.

Key Requirements
Previous experience as a Housing Transformation Programme Manager, Housing Improvement Programme Manager or similar senior transformation role.
Direct experience supporting a local authority, housing association or ALMO through a Regulator of Social Housing inspection.
Proven contribution towards achieving a C1 or C2 Consumer Standard rating.
Extensive knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards.
Experience reviewing compliance evidence and identifying regulatory gaps.
Experience leading inspection readiness programmes and self-assessment exercises.
Strong understanding of the Competence and Conduct Standard.
Experience working with senior leaders to improve governance, assurance and regulatory compliance.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Housing Transformation Programme Manager role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Housing Transformation Programme Managers, Housing Improvement Managers, Regulatory Compliance Managers and Housing Programme Managers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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