Governance Officer

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Are you highly organised, passionate about good governance, and skilled at building strong working relationships with people at all levels? We're looking for a Governance Officer to join our friendly and professional Governance and Company Secretarial team. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll play a key role in supporting our Boards and Committees, ensuring they operate effectively and in line with regulatory and legislative requirements. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with Board Members, Directors, Executive Assistants and colleagues across the business, becoming a trusted contact who helps deliver a high-quality governance service. Building effective relationships and providing excellent customer service are at the heart of this position.

The role of Governance Officer will include:

• Supporting the effective operation of Boards and Committees through robust governance processes
• Building positive relationships with Board Members, Directors and colleagues across the organisation
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and managing the production of high-quality papers and minutes
• Reviewing and formatting reports to ensure consistency and professionalism
• Supporting Board and Committee member training and development activities
• Maintaining governance records, registers and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and compliant
• Contributing to governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing a flexible, responsive and customer-focused service to stakeholders across the Group

Skills and experiences:

• Recent experience in a similar role or with strong transferable skills
• Experience supporting meetings, including preparing papers and taking accurate minutes
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why work for us? We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

Our Benefits: As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

£33,397 per annum (rising to £35,144 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date: 25 August 2026 Candidates are required to submit a covering letter as part of their application. The covering letter should explain why you are interested in the role and demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the post. If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.