Governance Officer

Group Cartrefi Conwy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the United Kingdom is seeking a Governance Officer to support its executives, contributing to high governance standards and decision-making. The role involves managing meetings, coordinating governance activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills and may hold relevant qualifications. This position offers 25 days of annual leave, rising to 32 with service, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 32 days

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Impact in the community

Qualifications

• Experience in governance roles preferred.
• Capable of managing confidential information responsibly.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Board and senior leaders in governance.
• Plan and support meetings at Board and Committee level.
• Maintain statutory records.

Skills

Experience supporting governance or senior-level meetings

Excellent organisational skills

Confident communicator

Minute-taking and administrative skills

Excellent IT skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one

Tools

Microsoft Office

Board software (e.g. Convene)

Job description

Location & Details

Location: Morfa Gele, Abergele. Salary: £34,645 to £36,796 depending on experience. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Contract Type: Permanent.

Do you enjoy being organised, working with people, and making sure things are done properly?

About the Role

Join us at Cartrefi Conwy as a Governance Officer and help make sure our organisation runs smoothly, fairly and follows rules and regulations. You'll support our Board and senior leaders to deliver high standards and shape decision‑making, policy development, and corporate compliance.

This is a busy and rewarding role where your skills will strengthen how we work and make a real to our communities. As Governance Officer, you'll work closely with our Executive Leadership Team, senior managers, Secretary to make sure our governance framework is robust, responsive, and aligned with regulatory requirements. You'll plan and support meetings at Board and Committee level, maintain statutory records, and help coordinate key governance activities across the organisation. Your attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work well with others will help Cartrefi Conwy continue to grow and succeed.

Why Join Us?

This role helps us to deliver our Together Corporate Plan 2025-2028, which sets out our ambition to be the Housing Association of the Future. You'll be part of a team that:

• Does the Right Thing – we act with integrity and accountability in everything we do
• Leads by Example – we set high standards and always look to improve the way we work for the benefit of our colleagues and customers
• Is Stronger Together – we work alongside colleagues from teams across the business and with our partners

We're committed to creating inclusive, safe, and thriving communities, and your work will directly contribute to our strategic themes: Our People, Our Property, and Our Partnerships.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting governance or senior‑level meetings
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
minute‑taking and administrative skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Board software (e.g. Convene)
• A proactive, flexible approachA proven ability to manage confidential information responsibly and professionally
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and statutory compliance (desirable)
• A relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one (desirable)

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 32 days with service)
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real impact in your community

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held in person at Cartrefi Conwy's offices in Abergele between 10th and 12th December.