Governance Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition scheme

Staff Networks for inclusion

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Governance Officer in Worcester to support Boards and Committees, ensuring regulatory and legislative compliance. The role involves coordinating meetings, preparing papers, and maintaining governance records with a strong focus on accuracy and stakeholder service.

You will work alongside an experienced Governance and Company Secretarial team in a friendly, professional environment, with opportunities for development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Governance experience

Meeting preparation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Governance Officer

Worcester

£33,397 - £35,144 per year

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.

Our Benefits

• 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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• 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)

Closing Date: 25 August 2026

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.