Head of Governance (part time)

Barnsbury Housing Association; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Islington is seeking a part-time Head of Governance to ensure regulatory compliance and manage governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have proven governance experience and be able to build trusted relationships. This role offers an excellent benefits package and a chance to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven team. Applications are open until 1 October 2025 at 9am.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Values-driven team environment

Impactful role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a governance, company secretarial, or compliance role, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Strong insight into governance frameworks and the sector’s regulatory landscape.
• Ability to foster trusted, productive relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide Company Secretary duties and governance oversight.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and statutory reporting.
• Maintain and develop governance frameworks.

Skills

Governance expertise

Regulatory compliance

Strong organizational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Head of Governance (Part time)

£55,000 - £60,000 (pro rata) plus excellent benefits

2 days a week

Barnsbury, Islington with agile working (remote with some evening meetings)

We are seeking an exceptional governance professional to join Barnsbury Housing Association as Head of Governance, acting as Company Secretary, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing governance frameworks and advising the Board and Leadership Team. This newly created role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to shape its scope and fit it around other commitments.

Responsibilities

Provide Company Secretary duties and governance oversight; ensure regulatory compliance and statutory reporting; maintain and develop governance frameworks; advise the Board and Leadership Team on governance matters; contribute to a positive, values-driven governance culture.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in a governance, company secretarial, or compliance role, ideally within the social housing sector or a closely related setting
• Strong insight into governance frameworks, the sector’s regulatory landscape and consumer standards
• An independent perspective with a balanced approach to providing challenge, rigour and support
• The ability to foster trusted, productive relationships at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Why join us?

• An opportunity to make a tangible impact in a small, values-led housing association
• You’ll join a friendly team where your expertise is seen, valued and acted upon
• Enjoy an excellent benefits package

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for candidates.

For the candidate brief please visit www.hilarychanningassociates.co.uk/vacancies

How to apply

Closing Date for accepting applications is 1 October 2025 at 9am.