Governance Officer – AR

Overview

In this role you will provide governance support to Boards and Committees, ensuring accurate records and compliance with regulatory obligations. You will work closely with senior leaders to coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and manage governance documentation. You will contribute to governance projects, policy development, and the execution of company secretarial duties. This is an opportunity to influence governance effectiveness within a regulated social housing context. You will engage with stakeholders to support reliable decision-making and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Organise and support Board and Committee meetings including agenda planning, papers, minutes, and follow-ups
• Maintain confidential governance records, files, systems and registers (probity, gifts & hospitality, fraud, whistleblowing)
• Prepare reports and documentation to support governance and regulatory compliance
• Support AGMs including notices, packs, and minutes
• Assist with recruitment, induction, and training of Board/Committee members
• Coordinate board/committee appraisals, surveys, and effectiveness reports
• Administer legal documents (electronic signatures, execution)
• Support regulatory filings, Consumer Credit Licence administration and governance policies
• Assist with regulatory inspections, governance reviews and related projects
• General admin duties (invoices, archiving, legal notices, inquiries)

Key requirements

• Experience in governance, company secretarial duties or a compliance-focused administrative role
• Understanding of governance principles and legal/regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of social housing regulation is desirable
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong minute-taking, report-writing and written communication skills
• Experience drafting or maintaining policies, procedures and formal documentation
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally

• proactive
• professionally curious
• strong written communication
• stakeholder engagement
• attention to detail
• Microsoft Office

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