Risk and Internal Control Manager London (Hybrid 2 days from home)£55,000 £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)Permanent, Full Time Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the social housing sector? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a growing and mission-driven organisation. If you ve ever wanted to influence senior decision-making, shape a culture of accountability, and embed best-in-class governance, this is your chance. We re looking for an experienced Risk and Internal Control Manager to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking risk management and internal control function. You'll work directly with senior leaders, shaping strategy, preparing for scrutiny, and building resilience across the organisation. Ideal candidates will bring a background from housing, charities, or regulated environments, especially where there has been organisational transformation or external scrutiny (e.g. from regulators, auditors, or inspectors). If you've advised Boards, refreshed risk frameworks, and know how to make compliance meaningful - not just procedural - you ll thrive here.What You ll Be Doing Risk Management

• Develop and embed a strategic and operational risk management framework.
• Own the maintenance and regular review of risk registers.
• Lead horizon scanning and help the organisation anticipate and mitigate emerging risks.
• Deliver clear, insightful reports to Board and Executive teams.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Oversee internal audit processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with managers to address audit findings, track progress, and strengthen controls.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external auditors.

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Design and test robust business continuity plans.
• Provide assurance to senior stakeholders that the organisation is prepared for disruption.
• Contribute to crisis planning and response strategies.

Performance & Governance

• Champion risk awareness across all departments.
• Coach managers to take ownership of their risk and compliance responsibilities.
• Regularly review and enhance internal control processes.

What You ll Bring

• Significant experience in risk, audit, internal controls, or governance - ideally in housing, charities, public services, or similarly regulated sectors.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the confidence to influence senior leaders and board members.
• Hands-on experience implementing frameworks or turning around functions under review or improvement.
• Excellent Excel skills and a solid grasp of data analysis, reporting, and process optimisation.
• Professional qualifications or memberships (e.g. IRM, Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors) are advantageous.

Why Join? This isn t just another compliance role - it s a genuine opportunity to shape culture and capability across a high-impact social housing organisation. You ll work alongside a passionate leadership team and make a tangible difference to how the organisation navigates risk and delivers services.Outstanding Benefits Include:

• 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays!)
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Up to £200/year gym membership subsidy
• Life insurance at 3x your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 confidential support
• Flexible & hybrid working typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Family-friendly leave policies (maternity, paternity, shared parental leave)
• Training & development opportunities across leadership, compliance, and more
• Season ticket loan & support with travel costs

If you're ready to lead change, influence at the highest levels, and embed a culture of accountability and resilience, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your governance career.