Governance Officer

Benefits

We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.

That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.

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£30,000 - Permanent, Full Time

Bedford, UK

We are currently looking for a Governance Officer to provide support to the Governance Manager in promoting good governance across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to continue or pursue a career in Governance and committed to continuing their development in this area.

• Providing support to ensure that an appropriate governance framework is in place across all parts of the group including appropriate constitutional arrangements, Codes of Governance, standing orders, schemes of delegation and terms of reference.
• Support the Governance Manager in identifying any gaps in compliance with the RSH regulatory standards and the organisation’s chosen code of governance.
• Providing support to Board and Committees of the Group through the production of minutes and action logs, agenda planning, circulating of papers and the maintenance of annual cycles.
• Assisting with filing of regulatory returns, annual declarations of interest and maintaining the compliance matrix.
• Assisting with ensuring FCA consumer credit obligations are met.
• Assists with ensuring that fraud, probity and other relevant policies are reviewed and updated.
• Behaviours reflect ethical culture across the Group.

• Ideally Degree level education, and with the commitment to further professional development.
• Experience of working in a governance or similar role.
• Understanding of the principles of good governance.
• Professional, well organised and able to work to deadlines when required.
• Excellent attention to detail, and to seek answers to problems.

• A competitive salary
• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Private health care
• Free life assurance
• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discount scheme
• Hybrid Working

Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.

bpha is a leading Housing Association in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, providing high-quality, affordable homes and services. We own or manage over 19,500 properties and reinvest all income into improving homes, building new ones, and supporting communities. Our vision is to build places where people can live happily in homes they can afford, guided by value that shape everything we do.