Governance Officer

Governance Officer Southern HousingOngoing contractLocation: EC1M 5LA, London Pay Rate: £20.27 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days working from homeJob PurposeSouthern Housing is seeking a Governance Officer to provide a high-quality administrative and company secretarial service to its Boards and Committees. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Regulation, you will support effective corporate governance and help ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies.You will work closely with Board and Committee Chairs, senior staff and other stakeholders, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, maintaining governance records and supporting key governance activities and projects.Key Responsibilities Board and Committee Support: Arrange meetings, plan agendas, prepare and distribute papers, take accurate minutes and monitor follow-up actions.Governance Records: Maintain secure, accurate and up-to-date governance systems, files and records.Governance Registers: Administer registers covering probity, shareholders, gifts and hospitality, fraud and whistleblowing, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.Annual General Meetings (AGMs): Coordinate meetings, prepare and distribute AGM packs, support the approval of notices and provide meeting administration and minute-taking.Essential Knowledge and ExperienceExperience of company secretarial duties and corporate governance.Knowledge of social housing regulation. ..... full job details .....