Senior Governance Business Partner

Plus Dane Housing; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based housing association is seeking a Senior Governance Business Partner to deliver expert company secretarial support. You will advise Boards and Committees, ensuring governance arrangements are robust and compliant. Essential qualifications include a recognized governance qualification and experience in policy development within the housing or regulated sector. Enjoy a competitive salary, 35 days annual leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with 9% contribution

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Recognised governance or company secretarial qualification.
• Experience in policy development and supporting Board meetings.
• Strong understanding of data protection.

Responsibilities

• Advise Board and Committees on governance matters.
• Mentor junior colleagues and influence senior leaders.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Governance or company secretarial qualification

Policy development

Strong understanding of company law

Conflict management

Excellent communication skills

Experience in housing or regulated sector

Job description

Are you passionate about driving good governance and making a real impact? Join us at Plus Dane and help shape the future of our organisation and the communities we serve.

Who we are: Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.

Working with our customers really does change people’s lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!

We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.

About the Role

As our Senior Governance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive company secretarial support within our Governance team. You’ll provide expert advice to Board and Committee Members, ensuring Plus Dane’s governance arrangements are robust, compliant, and support better outcomes for our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and support Board, Committees, and Management Team on governance and constitutional matters.
• Champion governance best practice, mentor junior colleagues, and influence senior leaders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Boards and Committees, providing timely and meaningful information for evidence-based decision-making.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance.
• Line manage the Data Protection Officer, ensuring a customer‑focused and compliant service.
• Lead the review and implementation of governing documents and governance‑related policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology for greater efficiency.
• Act as directorate lead for business continuity and represent Plus Dane to a broad range of stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

Essential skills and experience:

• Recognised governance or company secretarial qualification.
• Experience in policy development, minute‑taking, and supporting Board or Committee meetings.
• Strong understanding of company law, regulatory requirements, and data protection.
• Proven ability to build consensus and manage conflict among senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, flexible, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and engagement skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience in a housing or regulated sector.
• Experience implementing digital solutions for governance or compliance.

What you’ll get in return

This is a permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be either in our Liverpool or Congleton office.

You’ll be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and a great benefits package, including 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. This includes a 3‑day Christmas closedown between Christmas and New Year and you have the option to buy up to 5 extra days annually.

You’ll also benefit from a company pension scheme where we contribute 9%, and colleagues can contribute anything from 3% upwards. We’re committed to our people’s wellbeing supported by an excellent management team, wellbeing champions, and mental health first aiders.

We actively encourage personal development, with plenty of opportunities to progress your career and access ongoing training, including formal qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

These adjustments are provided to assist you in applying or attending an interview. Please let us know if you need any adjustments.

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—take the next step and help shape lives through your work. Apply now!

Please note: This vacancy will remain open for an extended period to accommodate the Christmas holiday season.