Our governance

Management boards and decision-making groups at HM Land Registry.


HM Land Registry is part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Chief Executive and Chief Land Registrar Simon Hayes is responsible to Secretary of State Angela Rayner.

The remit of the HM Land Registry Board is mainly supervisory, while day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Senior Executive Team.

HM Land Registry Board

The purpose of the board is to support, constructively challenge and provide guidance to the Senior Executive Team, to supervise the development and delivery of the agreed business strategy and to ensure appropriate governance of the activities of HM Land Registry.

Its main objectives are to:

  • advise and agree on the long-term vision, the medium-term business strategy, the annual budget and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • review financial and operational performance
  • monitor market developments for opportunities and consider any strategic risks faced by the organisation, ensuring adequate systems and controls are in place
  • ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
  • ensure the organisation employs best practice in respect of corporate governance
  • ensure that effective relationships are maintained with shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees and government departments

HM Land Registry Board terms of reference

Members

The HM Land Registry Board is led by an independent non-executive Chair supported by a majority of non-executive members, currently:

Audit and Risk Committee

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to monitor and review the effectiveness of risk, assurance and audit activity. On behalf of the board, the committee examines the effectiveness of our:

  • systems of internal control and risk management systems
  • management of risk
  • action taken or to be taken to manage critical risks or to remedy any control failings or weaknesses identified

The committee is made up of non-executive and executive directors. They are independent of management and of any activity that might affect their objectivity. The Head of Internal Audit also attends committee meetings.

The Audit and Risk Committee is a sub-committee of the HM Land Registry Board.

Audit and Risk Committee terms of reference

Members

The members of the Audit and Risk Committee are:

Remuneration and Nominations Committee

The Remuneration and Nominations Committee ensures that remuneration and nomination arrangements support HM Land Registry’s aims and oversees the recruitment, retention and performance of the executive team.

The Remuneration and Nominations Committee is a sub-committee of the HM Land Registry Board.

Members

The members of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee are:

Customer and Change Committee

The Customer and Change Committee supports the Board in ensuring that the organisation’s transformation plans remain aligned to its strategic ambitions.

The Customer and Change Committee is a sub-committee of the HM Land Registry Board.

Customer and Change Committee terms of reference

Members

The members of the Customer and Change Committee are:

Customer Care Review Committee

The Customer Care Review Committee was established to conduct an independent review of customer handling procedures and customer experiences at HM Land Registry. The review has now been completed and will be published shortly.

The Customer Care Review Committee is a sub-committee of the HM Land Registry Board.

Customer Care Review Committee terms of reference

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee handles the day-to-day running of HM Land Registry and serves as the principal decision-making authority within the organisation. The Executive Committee, composed of HM Land Registry’s Executive Directors, provides strategic leadership to ensure the organisation delivers its strategic outcomes and supporting commitments.

The Executive Committee is further supported by a number of sub-committees.