Regulatory Compliance Manager

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Do you want to make a genuine difference to society and for those in need?

Are you looking for your next exciting challenge?

Do you want to work for an organisation that cares about you, values you and looks forward to what we can do together?

Then come and join the team at YMCA Cheltenham as our Regulatory Compliance Manager.

We are looking to recruit a Regulatory Compliance Manager, with a sense of social purpose to help improve the lives of others and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults throughout the County of Gloucestershire.

In return, you will receive a generous pension, life assurance, excellent ancillary benefits and you will become part of the YMCA Cheltenham family.

Being part of YMCA Cheltenham includes free gym membership for you and your household, as well as being invited to our fun and annual events exclusively for you and your family. You will also have access to and be in receipt of training and professional development opportunities for your entire career with us.

The role is 37.5 hours a week, based at Broom Court, Cheltenham with hybrid working.

Salary is between £30,200 to £37,851 per annum, dependent on relevant skills, experience and qualifications. 

ABOUT YOU

We are inviting applications for the role of Regulatory Compliance Manager.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate for the role of Regulatory Compliance Manager will possess:

• Experience of working within a regulatory framework.
• Experience of developing or delivering regulatory compliance.
• Experience of management in a related field or with clearly transferrable skills.
• Evidence of good analytical abilities.
• Ability to understand complex data and communicate said data, in ways that are appropriate to the audience in question.
• Experience in managing projects and contributing to strategic or business development.
• Experience of developing and delivering training programmes.
• Level 5 in a relevant qualification or a desire to achieve this.

• Minimum of RQF 3 in management or a desire to achieve this qualification.
• Demonstrates integrity and ownership of issues and making well-reasoned decisions, respecting the views of others.
• Ability to work flexibly as a team member, contributing to a wide range of challenges, planning and prioritising own and teamwork programmes to tight deadlines.
• Experiencing of contributing to the preparation of tenders for commissioned services.
• Ability to manage own workload with minimum supervision, to tight deadlines and to work well in fluid and fast-moving environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Maintaining good working relationships across a range of staff levels both internally and externally.
• Comfortable in dealing with the public and in representing the organisation to the public as may be necessary.
• As a member of the Management Team, you will be expected to demonstrate and lead on the values, initiatives and culture of the organisation.

ABOUT US

YMCA Cheltenham, founded in 1855, is a registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works sports facilities, affordable housing and other charitable activities.

Organisational Values

YMCA Cheltenham is an organisation founded on Christian values and, as such, employees may encounter behaviours, artefacts, or other elements particular to or representative of the Christian faith in their workplace.

As an organisation founded upon the Christian Faith, YMCA Cheltenham draws its Values from the Bible, principally as described in Micah 6:8. Our Values are therefore expressed as follows:

OUR VALUES

YMCA Cheltenham will OPERATE with Equity, Integrity, Openness and Honesty.

YMCA Cheltenham will ENGAGE with Empathy, Kindness, Generosity and Grace.

YMCA Cheltenham will BE Thoughtful, Discrete, Ethical and Respectful to all.

Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services – however, we do expect all employees to demonstrate the list of Values shown while in the workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

YMCA Cheltenham operates within a number of regulatory frameworks across all areas of its Services and Operations. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory adherence to ensure the integrity and success of our work and in supporting those most in need.

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the organisation comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing guidance to various departments.

In some cases, the Regulatory Compliance Manager will act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies.

The Regulatory Compliance Manager will:

• Work under the direction and leadership of the Head of Housing, Policy & Performance.

• Be part of the Management Team of the Housing, Policy & Performance department.
• Determine, assess and ensure the delivery of the organisation’s regulatory compliance needs.
• To be the organisational lead in reviewing, developing and ensuring the completeness of the YMCA Cheltenham suite of policies and procedures.
• Help drive organisational excellence by ensuring that policies, procedures and other compliance-related infrastructure are all fit for purpose and in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all parts of the organisation meet the regulatory compliance standards established.
• Contribute to annual business and strategic planning within specific areas of responsibility.
• Be expected as a member of the Management Team, to support a culture of excellence and to demonstrate values-led management.
• Help drive organisational excellence by ensuring the standards, policies, procedures and other related infrastructure are all based upon best practice principles and are fit for purpose in supporting the on-going work of the organisation.
• Analyse and interpret data to support the Head of Housing, Policy & Performance, and to provide the organisation clear insight into its own performance standards.
• Work supportively with the SLT, staff teams, HR and Management Teams to ensure the achievement of objectives.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

The organisation recognise that employees need a good balance between work and life.

We provide:

• 28 days annual leave (which goes up after two years length of service up to a maximum of a further 5 days annual leave) which includes bank holidays.
• Two additional wellbeing days, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees).
• Colleague discount and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Life Assurance of two times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Free Health club cash plan, which offers money off glasses, dentistry and provides GP and consultant support. This also provides independent personal, workplace and financial advice.
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people.
• Free use of the organisation’s sports facilities.
• Comprehensive training programme for all staff across the organisation to help develop each and every member of the team.

We are committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

YMCA Cheltenham is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have the mandatory and legally required evidence to work in the UK prior to starting with the organisation.