Governance Officer

Governance Officer (Entry Level) - Social Housing Temporary Contract - 3 Months Weekly Pay Hybrid WorkingLocation: Warrington(1 day per week in the office, remainder home-based)Contract: 3-Month Temporary AssignmentSector: Social Housing

Your New CompanyHays are proud to be partnering with a leading social housing organisation that is committed to creating places where people can thrive and be recognised. Due to an increase in workload, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Governance Officer (Entry Level) to join their Governance & Assurance team on a 3 month initial contract assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop a career within governance, corporate services or social housing working alongside experienced governance professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.Your New RoleAs Governance Officer, you will provide efficient and effective governance and regulatory compliance support across the organisation. Working closely with the Governance Manager and Senior Governance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting Board and Committee activities, maintaining governance records and ensuring governance processes operate smoothly and effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Board and Committee meetings; including agenda preparation, report collation and minute taking.
• Providing governance advice and administrative support to colleagues across the organisation.
• Assisting with the signing and sealing of legal documents, ensuring correct company information and execution clauses are used.
• Maintaining governance policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Managing diaries and administrative arrangements for Board and Committee meetings.
• Organising conferences, training events, travel, accommodation and meeting room bookings.
• Supporting financial administration processes, including invoice processing, expenses and mileage claims.
• Managing document control, record keeping and archiving systems.
• Assisting with wider governance and corporate administration activities as required.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience supporting governance, committee, board or corporate administration functions - ideally within Social Housing or a similar sector!
• Strong minute-taking experience with excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable criteria include:

• Level 4 Governance qualification
• Experience using Diligent or other Board Management software.
• Experience using entity management systems.
• Previous experience within social housing, regulated sectors or corporate governance environments.

What You'll Get in Return

• 3-month temporary contract with the possibility of extension.
• Hybrid working model with just 1 day per week in the office.
• Weekly pay through Hays.
• Dedicated Hays consultant support throughout your assignment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected social housing organisation.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.

Apply NowIf you're an organised administrator with strong attention to detail and an interest in governance, compliance or social housing - we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Hays Social Housing for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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