Summary

Job introduction

We're looking for a Senior Governance Officer to provide proactive support across NHG's boards and committees, including acting as Secretary to two to three committees or subsidiary boards. You'll prepare agendas, minute meetings, advise on governance practices, and support wider activities such as governance records, board recruitment, and digital platforms.

You'll be Chartered Governance Institute qualified/part-qualified with experience in governance or company secretarial roles, ideally in housing associations, charities, or other regulated sectors. Strong knowledge of governance procedures, great relationship-building skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

In return, we offer excellent development opportunities, a generous benefits package, and the chance to make a real difference for London's residents as part of one of the city's largest housing associations.

What you'll do

You will provide comprehensive & pro-active governance support across our Board and Committee structure, act as a Senior Governance Officer to some of NHG's Group Committees or subsidiary boards. Provide support for the effective operation of organisational governance.

How you'll make a difference
You will work with the Deputy Company Secretary & Company Secretary to provide high quality support to NHG's boards, committees and their members, including resident or customer committees or other forum / scrutiny groups, and to shareholders. You will contribute to continuous improvement in organisational governance which helps us to deliver well to our residents and customers.

How you'll do it

• Act as a Secretary to certain of NHG's formal committees and subsidiary boards (this role will typically be allocated two to three committees and/or subsidiary boards to manage end to end). This will include our resident and customer committee.
• Undertake the timely forward preparation of formal meetings and awaydays of committees or boards, ensuring a high standard of support in all areas of organisation, agenda planning and minuting. Deal with post meeting actions and other matters relevant to the effective operation of the meetings.
• Ensure timely production of all papers and materials for the meetings, looking to take a continuous improvement approach to this, including the use of digital technologies.
• Attend committee and/or subsidiary board meetings providing advice and ensuring good governance practices are being followed, referring to the appropriate delegated authorities as required. This will include some evening meetings, although time off in lieu will be given.
• Ensure accurate recording of decisions and actions, along with the proper filing of all relevant documentation.
• Contribute to meeting planning and the organisation of annual meeting schedules.
• Ensure excellent interface with senior management and chairs of committees, providing advice and support as necessary to ensure that the committee or board runs in accordance with its terms of reference or rules.
• Ensure excellent communications to committee and board members, working in a collaborative manner with members, including those who may be residents or customers.
• Contribute to the upkeep and recording of governance documents including constitutional records and Declarations of Interests for the Group's legal entities and committees.
• Assist in activities concerning the recruitment, induction, appraisal, and training of board and committee members, including those who are involved residents/customers, and help to keep such processes under review.
• Support services provided to board and committee members, including the processing of expenses and in dealing with ad-hoc requests from members.
• Oversee up to date maintenance of digital board platforms and content, as well as contributing to content relating to the governance function on NHG's external website.

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

We're seeking a Senior Governance Officer who thrives in dynamic environments and embodies NHG's values of inclusivity and empowerment. You'll bring:

Essential:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified / part qualified
• Previous experience as a Governance Officer or in a company secretarial role.
• Background in UK Housing Associations, charities, or other regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of governance procedures and relevant legislation.
• Track record of improving processes and ways of working.
• Skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Ability to build effective relationships with chairs, board/committee members, residents/customers, and senior management.
• Collaborative team player, focused on achieving shared objectives.
• Understanding (or ability to quickly develop understanding) of the statutory and regulatory framework NHG operates within, including company law.

What's in it for you?

Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/

We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.

To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/

Selection Process

Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 07 October 2025.  

Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to interview and assessment

Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  

NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.