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Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.
Full Job DescriptionGovernance Officer – Human Resources
Southern Housing
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary – 12-week contract, ending 24 January 2027
Pay Rate: £26.44 per hour (Umbrella)
Support Effective Governance, Compliance and Organisational Accountability
We're recruiting an experienced and highly organised Governance Officer – Human Resources to support Southern Housing with the delivery of effective governance, compliance and administrative processes.
This role combines corporate governance support, policy coordination, meeting administration, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement to help ensure the organisation operates transparently, efficiently and in accordance with its governance framework.
You'll work closely with senior managers, governance colleagues, HR professionals and other internal stakeholders, supporting governance meetings, maintaining accurate records and helping ensure organisational policies and procedures are followed.
About the Role
As Governance Officer, you'll provide professional governance and administrative support, helping coordinate meetings, maintain governance documentation and monitor compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
You'll play an important role in supporting effective decision-making, ensuring governance processes are well organised, properly documented and delivered within agreed timescales.
The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting corporate governance arrangements, ensuring meetings, decisions and reporting processes are administered effectively.
- Coordinating governance meetings, including preparing agendas, circulating papers, arranging attendance and recording accurate minutes.
- Maintaining governance records and documentation, ensuring policies, registers, decisions and supporting information remain accurate and up to date.
- Monitoring governance actions and deadlines, following up outstanding matters with relevant managers and stakeholders.
- Supporting compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements, identifying potential issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Assisting with the preparation of governance reports, providing accurate information for senior management, committees and other relevant stakeholders.
- Supporting the review and implementation of governance policies and procedures, helping ensure documentation reflects current organisational requirements.
- Maintaining registers and governance information, which may include declarations of interest, delegated authorities and other corporate records.
- Working collaboratively with HR and other departments, supporting effective communication and the consistent application of governance procedures.
- Supporting internal audits and governance reviews, gathering relevant documentation and monitoring agreed improvement actions.
- Handling confidential and sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and organisational confidentiality requirements.
- Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance processes, reporting arrangements and administrative efficiency.
Requirements
We're looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused individual with experience in governance, compliance, administration or a related professional support function.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience working in corporate governance, compliance, committee administration or a similar role.
- Experience organising meetings, preparing agendas, producing minutes and monitoring action points.
- Knowledge of governance principles, organisational policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, registers and confidential documentation.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce professional reports, correspondence and meeting minutes.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience working with senior managers, committees or other professional stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring information is accurate, complete and appropriately recorded.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- An understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements, including UK GDPR.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining effective relationships across departments.
- A professional, discreet and proactive approach to handling sensitive information and supporting governance activities.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Ability to provide relevant employment references and complete required pre-employment checks.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to support effective governance and organisational accountability within Southern Housing.
- Varied role combining governance administration, compliance, policy coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Chance to work closely with senior management and professional teams.
- Opportunity to develop experience in corporate governance within the housing sector.
- Competitive umbrella rate of £26.44 per hour.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Benefits are subject to eligibility and the agreed agency and payroll arrangements.
Additional Information
Client: Southern Housing
Job Title: Governance Officer – Human Resources
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Fleet House, 59–61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5LA, United Kingdom
Working Arrangement: Office attendance and any hybrid-working arrangements to be confirmed.
Start Date: 2 November 2026
End Date: 24 January 2027
Contract Duration: 12 weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week
Positions Available: 1
Pay Rate: £26.44 per hour – Umbrella
IR35: Status to be confirmed
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Pay: £26.44 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in corporate governance, compliance, committee administration or a similar professional support role?
- Do you have experience preparing meeting agendas, taking accurate minutes, maintaining governance records and monitoring outstanding actions?
- Have you previously worked within a housing association, local authority, public-sector organisation or another regulated environment?
- Are you able to work from Fleet House, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5LA, as required?
- Please confirm your current location, relevant experience and availability to start on 2 November 2026.
Experience:
- Governance, compliance or corporate administration: 1 year (preferred)
- Committee administration, meeting coordination or minute-taking: 1 year (preferred)
- Housing association or public-sector experience: Desirable
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification in business administration, corporate governance, law, human resources or a related discipline: Desirable
- Governance or compliance training: Advantageous
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
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