People Assurance Manager

Imagine a job that allows you to transform the lives of thousands of people.

For almost 90 years, The Riverside Group has been providing affordable housing across the UK, care for the elderly and support for those who face homelessness. As our People Assurance Manager, you would be at the frontline of this mission, allowing us to deliver on the big ambitions we have as we approach our centenary.

With your help we'll achieve a consistent way of managing change within people services enabling the delivery of the overall people services priorities and plan that supports the achievement of the people strategy

The difference you'll make

You will partner with the people leadership team to translate the requirements of the group corporate plan into a people strategy

This will involve you maintaining oversight of the risks for people services, continuously monitoring performance and regularly review and analyse and report on KPIs across people services highlighting trend, issues and risks to continually improve service in line with customer need and addressing underperformance. You will undertake budget management for the people management function ensuring effective financial planning and forecasting takes place to deliver the people services strategy.

Essentially, you'll be responsible for maintaining oversight of governance and control, business continuity, risk and audit actions for people services

So, who are you?

We're looking for individuals who are experienced with people change management in large complex organisations. Who know how to prioritise work, manage multiple projects at a strategic level and have experience of managing, mitigation and controlling risk.

Being a team player is key as you'll be managing relationships with business managers and other stakeholders through collaborating, influencing, challenging and negotiating to support the group in achieving its objectives.

With an up-to-date knowledge of legislation, regulations and standards, you'll have excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Enjoy the rewards

We're asking a lot from our People Assurance Manager but this a job that offers true satisfaction with the chance to help those who can't afford a house of their own.

You'll find Riverside to be an organisation that is focused on being an employer of choice, where people thrive and your voice is truly heard. You'll enjoy competitive pay, a wide range of benefits, flexible working and employee offers.

We empower our people to do great work by investing in learning, personal development and technology.If you're the kind of person that wants to do a really great job and make a difference to our customers, we think you'll love it here. Sound like a challenge you'd like to take on? Then get in touch and let's talk about how you can help us transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods.
We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that we can truly reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.