Governance Officer

Housing Diversity Network; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Stockport is seeking a Governance Officer to plan and administer Board activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, along with a solid understanding of governance requirements. This role offers flexible working solutions and aims to foster diversity within the team. Applications from individuals who do not meet every requirement are encouraged, and a supportive environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Understanding of governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and administer the work of the SHG Board.
• Liaise with senior leaders and support Board Members.
• Ensure effective governance in alignment with regulatory standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

IT and Digital skills

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Do you like to be at the centre of things and love to ensure that things happen when they need to?

Are you confident to work with Senior Leaders, Board Members and Customers?

Do you have great organisational and planning skills and attention to detail?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Stockport homes is a great place to work! We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We are passionate about not only providing housing and building new homes in Stockport but helping to transform the lives of our customers. We aim to provide comfortable and affordable homes and engage customers and communities.

We are currently recruiting for a Governance Officer to join our team. The key purpose of this position is to plan, organise and administer the work of the SHG Board, Subsidiary Boards and Committees. Governance Officers are a key point of contact for Board Members and liaise with a range of senior leaders across SHG and they support Board Members to be effective in their roles.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of the governance and regulatory requirements which apply to SHG and the role the governance function plays in delivery of them
• Great IT and Digital skills and standards of literacy and numeracy
• An ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail and planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate confidently and effectively to a diverse range of Board Members, Senior Leaders and customers

As an employer committed to flexible working solutions, we would also consider applications for alternative working arrangements outside of the standard 37 hours / across five days contract however, we do have non-negotiable requirements in relation to evening meeting attendance.

The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.

We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on [e-mail].

Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page.

We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Closing Date

28th January 2026

Interview Date

9th February 2026

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