Governance & Executive Support Lead (Fixed-Term, Hybrid)

Yolk Recruitment; Abercynon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Housing Association to appoint a Governance and Executive Support Manager on a fixed-term basis through to the end of December 2026. The role combines governance leadership with high-level executive support to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team.

The successful candidate will provide governance expertise, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work with Board members, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong governance knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Experience supporting corporate meetings and events (Board/Committee).
• Excellent minute-taking and report-writing skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Experience using electronic systems to manage information and support decision-making.
• Ability to use data and evidence to inform improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day governance delivery and ensure effective arrangements across the Group.
• Advise on governance matters and support corporate decision-making.
• Support the Company Secretary with statutory registers and deputise when needed.
• Service Board and Committee meetings: scheduling, agendas, papers, minutes, records.
• Manage Board/Committee workplans and escalation of risks/issues.
• Be a key contact for Board members and volunteers.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Board/Committee support

Minute-taking

Organization

Communication

Data & insight

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Housing Association to appoint a Governance and Executive Support Manager on a fixed-term basis through to the end of December 2026. The role combines governance leadership with high-level executive support to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team.

The successful candidate will provide governance expertise, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work with Board members, senior leaders and external stakeholders.