Head of Policy, Strategy and Impact

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.