Governance Officer

Clarion Housing Association Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group seeks a Governance Officer in London to support the Company Secretariat in fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations and upholding high standards of probity.

You will handle governance activities including signing/sealing documents, contributing to assurance processes, servicing meetings, and providing everyday administrative support. A governance background and interest in ICSA qualification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or company secretariat environment.
• Interest in gaining the Company Secretary qualification from ICSA or other relevant qualification.
• Good understanding of corporate governance work.

Responsibilities

• Signing and sealing of various legal documents.
• Contributing to key assurance processes.
• Servicing meetings and providing day-to-day administrative support.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Company secretariat experience

Administrative support

Meeting servicing/coordination

Education

ICSA qualification or relevant qualification

Job description

Location: Greater London House, London Salary: £30,264 to £41,613 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Secondment/Fixed term contract - 12 months to cover maternity leave.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our existing team as a Governance Officer in London. In this role, you’ll support the Company Secretariat in ensuring Clarion fulfils its legal and regulatory obligations and maintains the highest standards of probity. You’ll be involved in a broad range of governance activity, including the signing and sealing of various legal documents, contributing to key assurance processes, supporting the Senior Governance Officer with the servicing of meetings, and day to day administrative support. We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of corporate governance work, gained through experience working in a governance or company secretariat environment. You’ll have an interest in gaining the Company Secretary qualification from ICSA or other relevant qualification and building a governance career. The Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 6 and 7 Salaries are just the starting point.

Here at Clarion, we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at midnight. This is a hybrid role with a base location at GLH. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Clarion Housing Group formed in 2016, following the merger between two of the country’s largest housing associations, Affinity Sutton and Circle Housing Group. With over 125,000 homes we use our strength and scale to create opportunities that change peoples’ lives. We are also one of the biggest housebuilders in the country and are set to build 50,000 high quality homes of all tenures during the next ten years, as we remain committed to helping to tackle the housing shortage and to prioritising affordable homes. In addition to new homes, we transform existing communities through sustained regeneration, helping people to access employment and training opportunities and giving young people a better start in life.