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Farringdon hybrid working available Southern Housingis hiring a Governance Officer to join ourGovernance & RegulationTeam. This role is suitable for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with experience of supporting the effective operation of Boards and Committees and ensure our legal and regulatory obligations are met. This is a key role within our Governance Team, reporting to the Head of Governance & Regulation and contributing directly to strong, transparent and compliant governance across the organisation. What youll be doing Coordinate and service Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions Maintain governance systems, records and statutory registers (probity, shareholders, gifts and hospitality, fraud, whistleblowing) Support AGMs, including preparing notices, distributing packs and minute taking. Assist with Board and Committee recruitment, inductions and training Support annual Board and Committee appraisals and effectiveness reviews Manage administration of legal documentation, including electronic signing and wet signing Assist with statutory and regulatory filings and review of governance policies Contribute to governance projects, including regulatory inspections and reviews Provide general administrative support such as filing, archiving, invoice processing and handling enquiries This role is based in our Farringdon office, with the flexibility to work in a hybrid way as agreed with your manager. What youll need: Experience in governance and company secretarial duties Knowledge of social housing regulation and relevant legislation Excellent minute taking, report writing and attention to detail Strong organisational, communication and MS Office skills Experience in writing reports, policies and procedures Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines A-Level education or equivalent In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above seven criteria providing real examples. Closing date: 15 th March 2026 at 23.59pm. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications. About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailersdiscounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion and Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach. TPBN1_UKTJ