Governance Manager

Job Title: Governance Professional
Salary: £42,949 per annum
Location: Portishead (Flexible Working Available)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Join us and Make a Difference
We are seeking an experienced Governance Professional to join our dynamic Business Services team.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering top-tier governance support to our Board, Committees, and the wider business.


About the Role
In this exciting position, you'll:

• Manage compliance with company law, including formal record-keeping and preparing draft reports for committee meetings.


• Support the business in evidencing statutory and regulatory compliance.


• Drive improvements in governance practices, recommending and implementing policy and procedural changes.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, ensuring a customer-focused approach.


• Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and onboarding of Board Members, while providing ongoing support, training, and work plan management.


• Maintain accurate meeting minutes and ensure the seamless operation of Board activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to advance their career in a forward-thinking, agile housing association.


About You
You'll bring:

• Proven experience in Board Support or a company secretarial role within a highly regulated environment.


• An ICSA or professional legal qualification (completed or in progress), or equivalent demonstrable experience.


• Excellent planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.


• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.


• Prior experience in the housing sector (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Us?
At Alliance Homes, our mission is to create communities where people are proud to call home.

We care deeply about our customers and work as one team to deliver exceptional services.


Our Values:

• Ambitious for All: We aim high for our customers.


• Genuine: We encourage authenticity and individuality.


• Awake to Opportunity: We drive innovation through curiosity and collaboration.


• Make the Difference: We proactively strive to create positive impacts.


• Effective: We deliver consistently excellent results.

Life at Alliance
We are committed to flexibility, allowing you to work where and how you choose

*.

Our newly refurbished Portishead office is modern and collaborative, situated by the Marina with free parking and close to local amenities.


Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and customers.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews to individuals with disabilities, those from underrepresented ethnic groups, or members of the LGBTQ+ community who meet the essential criteria.


Ready to Apply?
We review applications as they come in, so don't wait to take the next step in your career.

Let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.


Help us make a difference—apply today!


*Flexible working arrangements are based on role requirements and individual circumstances.