Corporate & Governance Officer

Housing Diversity Network; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

9% employer pension

Westfield Health

Flexible working

35-hour week

Cycle to Work

Family-friendly policies

Life cover

Investors in People Gold

Supportive environment

Job summary

Housing Diversity Network is seeking a Corporate & Governance Officer to join our team in Sheffield. The role focuses on supporting our Board and Committees, coordinating corporate activities, and maintaining governance and compliance.

You will handle insurance administration, health and safety coordination, events and general office tasks. No governance experience is required; previous admin, executive support or office management experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office management or similar roles is welcome, governance experience not required.
• Willingness to develop professional qualifications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board and committee activities and actions.
• Assist with insurance administration and health and safety coordination.
• Oversee events and general office management.
• Support governance and compliance activities.

Skills

Highly organized

Stakeholder communication

Confidential information handling

Job description

Corporate & Governance Officer

Salary: £32,195

Location: Sheffield, S3

Closing Date: 16 th November 2026, 9am.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused professional to join our team at Arches.

This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, supporting our Board and Committees, coordinating key corporate activities, keeping important actions on track and helping us maintain strong governance and compliance arrangements. You'll also play a role in insurance administration, health and safety coordination, events and office management.

You don't need previous governance experience to apply. If you've worked in administration, executive support, office management or a similar role and you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. We'll support the right person to develop their knowledge and gain relevant professional qualifications.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised and great at managing competing priorities
• Builds positive relationships and communicates confidently with a wide range of people
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Can handle confidential information professionally
• Takes ownership and gets things done
• Enjoys improving processes and finding better ways of working

The Arches Way

We're interested in how you work as much as what you do.

We're looking for someone who shares our values, works collaboratively, takes responsibility, treats people with respect and is committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Arches

We're proud to hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – independent recognition of our commitment to supporting and developing our people. As well as a rewarding role with opportunities to develop your career, you'll benefit from:

• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days, plus bank holidays
• Generous 9% employer pension contribution
• Westfield Health membership and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, including home working options
• 35-hour flexi-time working week
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life cover of three times your salary
• Investors in People Gold accreditation
• A friendly, supportive and sociable working environment

Be part of something bigger

At Arches, we're ambitious for our communities and our people. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real contribution and develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.