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Governance Officer

United Kingdom, Wooburn Green 41750.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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We are looking for a Governance Officer to join our Governance and Compliance team. This is an important role where you will support our Board, Committees and Executive Team, helping ensure our governance is professional, compliant and effective. If you enjoy working with senior leaders, have a passion for good governance and want to make a meaningful contribution to a purpose driven organisation, this could be the perfect next step.

Job Responsibility

  • Plan agendas and coordinate meeting arrangements
  • Prepare and distribute papers and ensure deadlines are met
  • Draft accurate and succinct minutes and record key decisions and actions
  • Maintain governance records including Board and Executive decisions
  • Support Annual General Meetings and shareholder meetings
  • Provide guidance on governance policies such as declarations of interest and gifts and hospitality
  • Deliver governance training when required
  • Act as a key user of the Diligent portal and manage content
  • Assist with statutory filings including Companies House, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Charity Commission
  • Support Board Member learning and development
  • Provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage document execution processes and maintain signing and sealing registers
  • Provide administrative support for Board Members when required
  • Deliver high quality governance support for the Group Board, Committees and Executive Board

Requirements

  • Governance and company secretarial experience at an equivalent level
  • Knowledge of governance in housing or charity sectors or willingness to develop this
  • Strong personal integrity and ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to take accurate and succinct minutes
  • Proactive problem solving skills with sound judgement
  • Strong time management and prioritisation
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • High accuracy and attention to detail
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Nice to have

  • Experience organising conferences or events
  • Degree calibre or equivalent experience
  • Professional governance qualification or working towards one

What we offer

  • 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
  • Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
  • Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
  • Life cover and income protection
  • Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
  • Mental Health First Aiders available to support
  • Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
  • Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
  • 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
  • Peer-recognition rewards platform
  • Paid professional subscription (one per year)
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