Policy, Procedure and Governance Manager (Development)

Policy, Procedure and Governance Manager (Development) 

Birmingham

£31,101 - £34,557 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

People matter here at Platform - We are looking for a Policy, Procedure and Governance Manager (Development) to join our Programme team within our Growth and Development (Commercial) Directorate to make a difference to people’s lives and our communities, to help move the great work we are already doing here at Platform to the next level.

This is a key position in which you will be responsible for the signing and sealing of Development contracts and legal documentation ensuring all information is accurately recorded for the Group’s contract register. 

Reporting to the Head of Policy, Procedure, Governance and Rents, you will provide input to strategies, policies and procedures for the Team and wider Group to ensure consistency, efficiency and compliance plus you will support with ensuring the activities of the Development Team comply with internal policies and external requirements.

This role will require you to attend our office in Birmingham 2-3 days a week and have a flexible approach to homeworking for the remainder.

You’ll love it at Platform because…

…you’ll get to make a real impact. You’ll be responsible for your own projects and will manage the Policy, Procedure and Governance team therefore you will have experience of communicating with a wide range of people. Our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help you bring your best, every day.  

You’ll bring - 

A sound knowledge and understanding of social housing providers and the wider environment in which they operate. You’ll have experience of developing policies and procedures and writing board reports, along with working with contracts and legal documentation.

You will have previously used a variety of systems to record information accurately e.g. Excel, Sharepoint and will be able to use technology effectively and appreciate how it can benefit an organisation.

With a passion for governance and compliance, you will keep up to date with the latest thinking, developments and best practice. 

A full driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential for this role.

Who we are

Platform Housing Group owns and manages 45,000 homes across the Midlands, with a portfolio that includes social and affordable rent and shared ownership houses. The group has G1 governance and V1 financial viability ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing and was the seventh largest housing association builder completing 1,448 new homes in 2019/20 at an investment of £258m. We are committed to making a real and positive difference to the lives of local customers and the communities they live in.

Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business and offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved - from networking groups through to fun community and social events.

We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people so, along with your generous salary we also offer a great range of benefits. 

The Group is committed to our employees working flexibly where they can and we are keen to attract talent from diverse backgrounds.  If you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage.  After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

If this sounds like the place for you then we’d love to hear from you.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.