Governance Improvement Lead

Do you thrive in regulated environments and have a passion for driving governance excellence?

Have you led the design and delivery of digital or AI-enabled solutions that improve governance, compliance, or assurance processes?

We have a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Governance Improvement Lead to advance governance and regulation capabilities across LHP.

The Governance Improvement Lead will strengthen corporate oversight, embed best practice frameworks, and drive continuous improvement in governance and regulation structures, systems, and processes.

Location: Home based, with visit to Grimsby/ Boston offices as required

Salary: £48,910.00

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday- Friday, 37 hours per week,

What is Lincolnshire Housing partnership like to work for?

We’re a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.

It’s an exciting time to join LHP! With the recent approval of our ambitious ‘Everyday Better’ transformation programme by our Board and Executive Team, we’re expanding our team.

What benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership?

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let’s be there for each other!
• Career Development & Encouragement

What could a typical week look like as our Governance Improvement Lead?

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it’s not always easy, you’ll have a fantastic team around you as support and to celebrate your team success.

A typical week could look like:

• Coordinate projects relating to NED Talent Management and Board effectiveness reviews
• Draft insight-driven reports for the Leadership Team and Board Members
• Conduct horizon scanning, staying up to date with legislative and regulatory updates and sector developments
• Coordinate legal and regulatory compliance activities with service leads
• Facilitate cross team process review workshops to identify inefficiencies
• Collaborate with IT and digital teams to design or refine automated workflows as well as test AI-enabled tools
• Produce training, guidance and materials such as templates and tools to ensure colleagues understand and act on changes
• Finalise communication materials for upcoming policy or regulatory changes
• Coordinate policy and procedure reviews with service leads
• Reflective time for innovation and feedback loops
• Meet with the change function to ensure governance and regulation alignment with project frameworks
• Engagement with the team in weekly catch ups as well as connecting with customers in our communities
• Weekly wrap-up and planning for the following week

For a full list of responsibilities please download the job description

What Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience will I need as a Governance Improvement Lead?

• Experience in governance, regulatory compliance or assurance within highly regulated environments, ensuring alignment with statutory and sector standards.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, policy lifecycle management, and regulatory assurance processes, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Proven track record in designing and delivering process enhancements, including the implementation of system-based and AI-enabled solutions that drive efficiency and productivity.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex technical information into clear, concise insights for stakeholders, including Board-level reporting.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, with a demonstrated ability to influence and build trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners to support cultural and behavioural change.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a passion for engaging others, inspiring progress, and embedding continuous improvement through digital transformation and user-centred design.

How to Apply

Please visit our website and attach your most recent CV along with a supporting statement outlining the experience and skills that make you a strong candidate for the role for the Governance Improvement Lead