Senior Governance Officer

2 months ago

Leyland, United Kingdom Progress Housing Group Ltd Full time

**ABOUT US**

Progress Housing Group is a not for profit housing provider that owns and manages over 10,000 homes. We have been delivering housing-related services to communities for over 25 years. We are also one of the UK's leading supported living providers for people with autism and learning disabilities.

We operate mainly in Lancashire but offer supported living services nationwide as well as delivering key worker accommodation in Lincolnshire.

Although the Group is made up of a number of business streams, we operate as one team.

**'Having a positive impact on people and communities by providing high-quality homes, supporting independence and creating opportunities.’ - Our shared mission**

**WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?**

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced governance officer, looking for their next challenge at a senior level. You will help the group prevent fraud and avoid potential liabilities. Your experience will allow you to manage organisational risks and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

You will support the Group to achieve excellence in governance by managing and overseeing the governance administration function within the Group, ensuring the Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Trustees receive effective guidance and advice in the fulfilment of their duties.

You will assist the Executive Director Governance ensuring high quality governance board and committee reports are produced, working closely with the governance officer.

**WHAT WILL THE RIGHT PERSON LOOK LIKE?**

For this key role, we’re looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent written and oral communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You are likely to possess some secretarial experience, including minute taking, action logging and managing papers. You will also have a track record that demonstrates your exceptional organisational skills and your commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Being able to demonstrate previous company secretarial experience and knowledge of housing governance is essential as you will be working in a regulated environment with Boards and Committees within this role.

**WHY WORK FOR US?**

We are genuine in everything we do with a focus on people, we treat everyone fairly, understanding all diverse needs and strengths. We look for innovative solutions, and ideas to overcome challenges within the business. We hire knowledgeable individuals to ensure we excel in all we do. Providing the best customer service possible. We are honest, friendly and caring with a genuine enthusiasm and energetic way of working. We work in partnership with our colleagues and tenants to achieve a better community for all.

**People Focused - Collaborative - Forward Thinking - Expert - Genuine**

**Our Benefits**
- Up to 33 holidays per year - with the option to buy or sell leave
- Birthday leave - take a day’s leave for your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and adoption packages
- Carers leave - we’re here to support you
- 1 paid voluntary day a year - chances to give back to the community
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Match contribution pension scheme
- Work life balance - what works best for you and the group
- Training & Development opportunities - allowing you to learn and succeed

**We’d especially like to hear from anyone living in one of our homes or communities. **For further support contact our Progress Futures team, this is a free service for Progress Housing Group tenants that helps them access training, apprenticeships and employment support to improve their job prospects and achieve their goals.**

**Additional Information**

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please click on the job description to view the job description and person specification.

**Application Closing Date: 11:59pm on 13**th** August**

**Interview Date: 18**th** August**

Please note on the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.

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