Governance Officer

Sanctuary; Worcester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Governance Officer role in Worcester requires strong governance experience and meticulous organisation to support Boards and Committees, prepare papers and minutes, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will build relationships with Board Members, Directors and colleagues, delivering accurate governance documentation and a high-quality service.

Join a collaborative Governance and Company Secretarial team, coordinating meetings, supporting training, and contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar governance/secretarial role or transferable skills
• Experience supporting meetings, including papers and minutes
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supporting Boards and Committees through governance processes
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, papers and minutes
• Reviewing and formatting reports for consistency and professionalism
• Supporting governance training and development activities
• Maintaining governance records and documentation
• Contributing to governance projects and continuous improvement
• Providing a responsive, customer-focused service to stakeholders across the Group

Skills

Recent experience

Meetings support

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Job description

35 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Are you highly organised, passionate about good governance, and skilled at building strong working relationships with people at all levels?

We're looking for a Governance Officer to join our friendly and professional Governance and Company Secretarial team. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll play a key role in supporting our Boards and Committees, ensuring they operate effectively and in line with regulatory and legislative requirements.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with Board Members, Directors, Executive Assistants and colleagues across the business, becoming a trusted contact who helps deliver a high-quality governance service. Building effective relationships and providing excellent customer service are at the heart of this position.

The role of Governance Officer will include:

• Supporting the effective operation of Boards and Committees through robust governance processes
• Building positive relationships with Board Members, Directors and colleagues across the organisation
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and managing the production of high-quality papers and minutes
• Reviewing and formatting reports to ensure consistency and professionalism
• Supporting Board and Committee member training and development activities
• Maintaining governance records, registers and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and compliant
• Contributing to governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing a flexible, responsive and customer-focused service to stakeholders across the Group

Skills and experiences:

• Recent experience in a similar role or with strong transferable skills
• Experience supporting meetings, including preparing papers and taking accurate minutes
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why work for us?

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £33,397 per annum (rising to £35,144 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)