Location

Birmingham, West Midlands (England), B2 4BH : Bristol, South West England, BS1 6EH : Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS1 4AP : Manchester, North West England, M1 4BT

About The Job

Job summary

We are looking for a Head of Policy, Strategy and Impact to join us at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). This is an exciting time for us as an organisation as the social housing sector and RSH are faced with a growing range of policy challenges to respond to, a wider set of objectives to deliver against, increasingly high-profile casework and a fast-changing operating environment.

Do you have the capability to think strategically, consider scenarios and risk, and develop and monitor effective regulatory responses? If so, this could be the role for you. Working closely with stakeholders across government, tenants and landlords to ensure the RSH has the right strategy, policy approach and impact, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional at the heart of social housing policy making.

Job Description

In this role you will manage a team contributing to the RSH’s strategy, working on policy questions and the development of the regulatory framework, and assessing the impact of the RSH’s activity.

Reporting to an Assistant Director – Policy, Strategy and Impact, and matrix-working with colleagues across the Strategy Directorate and wider RSH, you will contribute to policy advice to the RSH’s Board and Executive and manage the RSH’s statutory consultations. You will represent the RSH in discussions with government and wider stakeholders over policy and legislation and provide policy advice to the RSH’s Board and Executive.

Through participating in horizon scanning and regular scenario testing you will contribute to ensuring the RSH maintains a strong understanding of its risk environment, how it may develop and where its risk appetite lies. You will identify and develop responses to trends, issues and policy questions, seeking to ensure that we stay ahead of the game and delivers its objectives. And you will close the loop on assessing the effectiveness of our strategy by implementing an approach to gathering assurance on impact.

Person specification

As the successful candidate, you will have experience as a policy professional, with policy development and strategic thinking capability and the proven ability to manage and lead in project and matrix environment. You will have the credibility and communication skills to work effectively at Board and Executive level. A detailed understanding of policy and legislative development is essential, while relevant social housing sector and/or regulatory experience would be an advantage.

Benefits

Why work at RSH?

At RSH, we offer a range of excellent benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Our staff survey results consistently show that most staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is the flexible and hybrid working and family friendly policies that support work life balance.

We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website .

Location

We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working.

This role can be based out of any of RSH’s core offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. Our Manchester office will be relocating during 2024/25, however will remain within the city centre. offer a range of flexible working arrangements and staff can benefit from working from home for part of their hours. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.

Benefits And Salary

At RSH, we offer a competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website .

The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award. In addition, when the probation period is successfully completed, a performance related bonus may be awarded, based on appraisal ratings at the end of the qualifying appraisal year.

Things you need to know

Application process

For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.

To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our website.

We carry out anonymous shortlisting as part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, as part of this commitment.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits of a diverse organisation.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Interviews

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 7th October and will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality Requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : careers@rsh.gov.uk
Email : careers@rsh.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : careers@rsh.gov.uk

Regulator of Social Housing jobs

Head of Policy, Strategy and Impact