Governance and Board Support Officer
Reference: OCT20254120
Benefits: Competitive salary, 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much more
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Governance and Board Support Officer
Location: London - Hybrid (2 office days per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,000 - £45,000 per annum
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping strong governance at Wandle? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Governance and Board Support Officer who will act as our Deputy Company Secretary, supporting the smooth running of our Board and governance functions. You will support the Head of Governance in their day to day duties, including managing our signing and sealing process and statutory registers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the coordination of Board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and minutes
- Producing high quality minutes for Wandle Board meetings and two committees
- Manage statutory registers, signing and sealing processes, and ensure compliance with standing orders
- Support governance activities across Wandle and its subsidiaries, including Shared Services for Housing, our procurement subsidiary.
- Assist with data protection tasks and contribute to the delivery of our annual report and Board development
- Provide high-quality briefings, reports, and presentations to senior stakeholders
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience taking detailed minutes and working with Board applications (e.g. Convene)
- Strong understanding of governance in social housing or a related sector
- Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills and a proactive mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to a high standard
- A corporate governance or company secretary qualification (or working towards one) is highly desirable
Join us and help drive excellence in governance at Wandle. Apply now and make a meaningful impact!
Closing date: 28th October 2025 at 11:59pm
Shortlisting: 29th October 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 3rd November 2025
Please note, Wandle is not able to support any visa sponsorship requests. You need to have the right to work in UK to be considered for this role.
Salary range
- £39,000 - £45,000 per year