Mags Pearson

Mags is a Senior Consultant supporting DTP’s work on consumer regulation, risk management and assurance & regulatory compliance.

Expertise and Experience

Mags has a track record of developing and maintaining practical and effective risk management, internal controls and assurance frameworks. She has worked with directors and non-executive directors in developing risk appetite, improving risk reporting mechanisms and embedding risk understanding throughout the organisation. Mags has a thorough understanding of social housing regulation, expertise in regulatory compliance and direct experience of the In-Depth Assessment process.  Mags’ skill set also includes fraud prevention and investigation, internal audit practice and management of both in-house and externally provided internal audit services.

About Mags

Mags has worked in social housing for 30 years across a range of functions and with a variety of governance forums and leadership teams. She is a qualified internal auditor and a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing. Mags is an experienced non-executive director within the not-for-profit sector, both within and outside of social housing. Outside work, she enjoys walking the dog, reading and the occasional family holiday.

Recent Projects

• Operational process review – First Choice Homes Oldham
• Board away day support – Berneslai Homes
• Board risk management training – Trident
• Complaints compliance support – St. Anne’s Community Services
• Support to various Registered Providers on governance, regulation and policy.