Governance Officer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Housing Association in the West Midlands is recruiting a Senior Governance Officer on a 12-18 month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid: 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, with a salary up to £47,000 per annum.

You will support governance, manage governance staff, and prepare board papers and minutes. You’ll also assist policy administration and succession planning. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High level governance support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Governance and Assurance in governance, assurance and policy oversight during merger activity.
• Manage and oversee governance support colleagues.
• Prepare board and committee meeting packs and take minutes (some sessions may be in the evening).
• Assist with agenda planning, resolutions and reports for Chief Officers, boards and committees on governance matters.
• Analyze compliance and performance against regulatory standards and codes; assess board/committee effectiveness.
• Maintain an up-to-date policy estate reflecting best practice.
• Support succession planning, recruitment, induction, training and appraisals for board/committee members.

Skills

Governance support

Job description

We are currently partnering with a reputable Housing Association in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Senior Governance Officer to join their growing team on a 12 - 18 month fixed-term contract (FTC) to cover maternity leave.

This is a full-time position with a salary band of up to £47,000 per annum and the start date is subject to notice. The role requires 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week can be worked from home.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the Head of Governance and Assurance in all matters relating to governance, assurance, policy oversight and integration activity arising from a merger with another Housing Association
• Managing and overseeing the work of governance support colleagues
• Facilitating and servicing board and committee meetings and other sessions (some of which may be held in the evening), including preparing meeting packs and minute taking
• Supporting the effective administration of the boards and committees including agenda and meeting planning, resolutions and writing reports for the Chief Officers, boards and committees on governance and assurance matters
• Undertaking analysis of compliance and performance in relation to governance matters, including self-assessments of compliance against applicable regulatory standards and codes, and analysis of the effectiveness of board and committees
• Supporting and facilitating the business to maintain an up-to-date and robust policy estate. Ensuring policies reflect best practice
• Supporting board and committee member succession planning, recruitment, induction, training and appraisals

Experience required:

• High level Governance support experience

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.