Assistant Director Governance

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week).

About Waverley Housing

Waverley Housing is a leading provider of quality, affordable homes and services in the Scottish Borders. We are committed to:

• Delivering great customer service,
• Being a great place to work and
• Making a great and sustainable community contribution.

Our vision is to create great communities to live in.

At Waverley Housing, you’ll join a values-driven organisation where people matter. We’re proud of our positive culture, our commitment to continuous improvement, and our ambition to deliver great homes and services across the Borders.

We offer a supportive working environment, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and impact.

The Role

This is a broad, high-impact leadership position. You will:

• Lead and continually strengthen Waverley’s governance and assurance frameworks, ensuring full compliance with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s standards.
• Act as our Data Protection Officer and provide oversight of information governance, health & safety assurance, and business continuity.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding project and change disciplines that deliver tangible benefits for tenants and staff.
• Lead corporate performance reporting and statutory returns, ensuring insight, accuracy, and transparency.
• Oversee internal and external communications, promoting open engagement and protecting Waverley’s strong reputation.
• Support and develop your teams, building capability, resilience and alignment with Waverley’s values.

About You

• You’ll be an experienced senior professional with a strong track record in governance, assurance or business improvement — ideally within the RSL, housing or wider public/third sector.
• Strategic leadership experience and an ability to influence at Board and senior level.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and risk management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with a focus on outcomes and service excellence.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that inspires trust and accountability.
• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and professional membership such as CIH, CGI, or similar is desirable.