Governance Officer; FTC

Salary

£41,750 + excellent benefits

Wooburn Green, High Wycombe

2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home

12m FTC

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At Settle Paradigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

As Governance Officer, you will provide high quality governance and company secretarial support across the Settle Paradigm Group. You will work closely with the Chair, Board Members, the Chief Executive, the Executive Team and senior colleagues to ensure meetings run smoothly, decisions are recorded accurately and governance processes are followed consistently. You will manage your own portfolio of Committee work, support Board and Executive meetings and play a key role in maintaining accurate records, preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines organisation, communication, problem solving and professional judgement.

• Plan agendas and coordinate meeting arrangements
• Prepare and distribute papers and ensure deadlines are met
• Draft accurate and succinct minutes and record key decisions and actions
• Maintain governance records including Board and Executive decisions
• Support Annual General Meetings and shareholder meetings
• Provide guidance on governance policies such as declarations of interest and gifts and hospitality
• Deliver governance training when required
• Act as a key user of the Diligent portal and manage content
• Assist with statutory filings including Companies House, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Charity Commission
• Support Board Member learning and development
• Provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage document execution processes and maintain signing and sealing registers
• Provide administrative support for Board Members when required
• Deliver high quality governance support for the Group Board, Committees and Executive Board

• Governance and company secretarial experience at an equivalent level
  
  Knowledge of governance in housing or charity sectors or willingness to develop this
• Strong personal integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to take accurate and succinct minutes
• Proactive problem solving skills with sound judgement
• Strong time management and prioritisation
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

• Experience organising conferences or events
• Degree calibre or equivalent experience
• Professional governance qualification or working towards one

• annual salary: £41,750 per annum
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave:
  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional…