Governance Officer

4 weeks ago


Leyland Lancashire, United Kingdom Progress Housing Group Full time

Governance Officer 

  • £35,391
  • Leyland, Lancashire/Hybrid
  • Permanent/Full-Time
  • Apply by 20 May

Reporting to the Head of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring high standards of governance and regulatory compliance and achieving excellence in governance through coordinating and administering the governance administration function within the Group, ensuring the nonexecutive directors and trustees are supported to fulfil their duties.

The post holder will support the Governance Team to implement the Governance Framework by working collaboratively with colleagues, delivering training, offering support and guidance and maintaining accurate records.

Essential experience and skills you'll need:

  • Experience of minute-taking
  • Willing to work out-of-hours to attend board and committee meetings
  • Tolerance, tact and diplomacy, with respect for the confidential and sensitive nature of information and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent literacy and proof reading abilities 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
  • Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams, SharePoint) and ability to learn and use new IT systems 
  • Current valid driving licence

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