Director of Governance

At Karbon we build, own and manage homes for people across the North. And then we go further, we want to build better lives for our customers, not just better homes. Everything we do is for their security, health and happiness under their own roofs, in their communities and out there in the wider world.

Despite being a large and diverse organisation, we have a local approach. We provide homes and services which form the foundations to support people and places to fulfil their potential. As a social enterprise we re-invest our surplus into improving properties and communities, building new homes and delivering services which provide sustainable outcomes for customers and communities. We employ over 1,000 people, looking after around 70,000 customers in 34,000 homes.

The Director of Governance is a pivotal appointment for the organisation and critical to the success of our strategy, being the Group’s Company Secretary and responsible for the organisation’s governance, assurance and risk frameworks, with oversight of regulatory compliance and legal advice.

We’re seeking an exceptional individual with strong leadership and communication skills who is comfortable operating in a highly visible and demanding high-energy role. We are interested in speaking to candidates from the social housing sector but will also consider applicants from other large public or not-for-profit organisations or the private sector. The key requirement is that you have experience of a highly regulated environment.

Whatever your background, you’ll need to be comfortable working within an organisation which seeks to balance a strong business head with a social heart. You will be enthusiastic about the prospect of us using your commercial and strategic skills to help deliver the best outcomes for our customers and communities and you will need to give confidence to, and influence, a wide range of people across the organisation and beyond.

Karbon is a collegiate, challenging and progressive environment where leadership and teamwork combine to deliver exceptional results. Diversity is valued and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.