At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leaders and committees with high-quality administrative and governance tasks.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation committed to effective corporate governance.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, holiday purchase schemes, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Proactive and adaptable candidates will thrive in this varied role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring smooth board and committee operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in administrative support and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.
Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator with experience supporting senior leaders, boards or committees? Do you have exceptional minute-taking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining complete confidentiality?
We now have an opportunity for a Governance Officer to play a vital role in supporting the effective delivery of corporate governance across the organisation. Working closely with the Governance Manager and leadership team, you will help ensure that board and committee activities run smoothly, providing high-quality administrative and governance support that contributes to the achievement of organisational objectives.
In this varied role, you will:
- Coordinate board, committee, executive and customer panel meetings
- Prepare agendas, reports and meeting papers
- Attend meetings, produce accurate minutes and manage action trackers
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure timely reporting
- Support board members and senior leaders in the effective discharge of their responsibilities
- Assist with organising corporate events
- Maintain governance records and registers
- Support data protection activities
- Deliver internal communications to colleagues
We are looking for someone with proven experience providing high-level secretarial or administrative support to senior managers, directors, boards or committees. You will be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, confident in managing competing priorities and experienced in preparing meeting documentation and taking accurate minutes. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, discretion and a strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection. Experience within governance or the housing sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
To be successful, you will be proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working independently and take pride in delivering a high-quality service. Above all, you will share our commitment to treating colleagues and customers with respect, honesty and understanding.
This post requires that the job holder is subject to a DBS check at a Basic level.
What we can offer in return:
- 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
- Holiday buy back scheme – bdht will buy up to 10 days holiday back from staff
- Team budget every year to enjoy an afternoon out as a team
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy
- Pension scheme – defined contributions pension administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS)
- Life insurance is available to members of the pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)
- Reimbursement for professional subscription fees
- Corporate Sponsorship opportunities
- Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates
- Reimbursement for annual flu jab
- Free parking and refreshments
- Monthly staff compliments raffle
- Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year
Bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high.
Governance Officer in Bromsgrove employer: bdht ltd.
As a Governance Officer at our organisation, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values professionalism and discretion. We offer an array of benefits including generous annual leave, a holiday purchase scheme, and a commitment to employee wellbeing through initiatives like Mental Health First Aiders and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Located in a vibrant community, this role not only provides opportunities for personal and professional growth but also allows you to contribute meaningfully to the governance processes that drive our organisational success.
