Governance Partner

Aspire Housing; Slough; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Housing is seeking a Governance Partner to provide essential governance support in a permanent role. The successful candidate will engage with Board and Committees to deliver on the People First Strategy, ensuring compliance and effective governance practices. This position offers flexible working and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive learning and development programs

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Child-care vouchers

Health plans

Cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience supporting board meetings, including agenda setting and minuting.
• Knowledge of compliance with legal requirements like modern slavery and anti-bribery.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and completing regulatory returns.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end Board and Committee support services.
• Assist the Governance Manager with regulatory returns.
• Review and update the business continuity framework.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Communication

Job description

Location

Home based with travel to Newcastle-under-Lyme

Vacancy Details

This is a permanent vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Governance Partner

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Home based with travel to Newcastle-under-Lyme

Join Our Team

Be part of something special—build a career where people truly matter.

Are you an enthusiastic, collaborative professional passionate about Governance and Compliance?

We have an opportunity for a Governance Partner to provide efficient governance support.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support our Board and Committees in delivering our People First Strategy and Corporate Plan.

• Provide end-to-end Board and Committee support services
• Assist the Governance Manager with regulatory returns
• Review and update the business continuity framework
• Support key Governance projects

About You

We are looking for:

• Experience supporting board meetings, including agenda setting, minuting, and the governance cycle
• Knowledge of compliance with legal requirements such as modern slavery and anti-bribery
• Experience with regulatory compliance and completing regulatory returns
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and senior managers

If you are passionate about putting People First and thrive in a collaborative, values-driven culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Application Details

Closing date: 1st June 2025

Interview date: TBC

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Who We Are

Aspire Housing is a leading provider, developer, and place shaper based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, owning over 9,000 homes supporting around 19,000 customers across Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Our ethos is to put People First, delivering safe, decent homes and excellent services through our talented team.

Our Values and Benefits

We champion customer service, community, and professionalism. We support work-life balance through flexible working, offer comprehensive learning and development programs, and provide competitive salaries, pensions, and perks such as child-care vouchers, health plans, and cycle schemes.