Governance Officer (12m FTC)

Governance Officer (12m FTC)
Salary : £41,750 + excellent benefits
Location : Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Hybrid working : 2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home
Contract : 12m FTC
Hours : Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

We are looking for a Governance Officer to join our Governance and Compliance team. This is an important role where you will support our Board, Committees and Executive Team, helping ensure our governance is professional, compliant and effective. If you enjoy working with senior leaders, have a passion for good governance and want to make a meaningful contribution to a purpose driven organisation, this could be the perfect next step.

About the Role

As Governance Officer, you will provide high quality governance and company secretarial support across the SettleParadigm Group. You will work closely with the Chair, Board Members, the Chief Executive, the Executive Team and senior colleagues to ensure meetings run smoothly, decisions are recorded accurately and governance processes are followed consistently. You will manage your own portfolio of Committee work, support Board and Executive meetings and play a key role in maintaining accurate records, preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines organisation, communication, problem solving and professional judgement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan agendas and coordinate meeting arrangements

• Prepare and distribute papers and ensure deadlines are met

• Draft accurate and succinct minutes and record key decisions and actions

• Maintain governance records including Board and Executive decisions

• Support Annual General Meetings and shareholder meetings

• Provide guidance on governance policies such as declarations of interest and gifts and hospitality

• Deliver governance training when required

• Act as a key user of the Diligent portal and manage content

• Assist with statutory filings including Companies House, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Charity Commission

• Support Board Member learning and development

• Provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders

• Manage document execution processes and maintain signing and sealing registers

• Provide administrative support for Board Members when required

• Deliver high quality governance support for the Group Board, Committees and Executive Board

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Governance and company secretarial experience at an equivalent level

• Knowledge of governance in housing or charity sectors or willingness to develop this

• Strong personal integrity and ability to handle confidential information

• Ability to take accurate and succinct minutes

• Proactive problem solving skills with sound judgement

• Strong time management and prioritisation

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to build effective working relationships

• High accuracy and attention to detail

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Nice to haves:

• Experience organising conferences or events

• Degree calibre or equivalent experience

• Professional governance qualification or working towards one

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £41,750 per annum

• 25 days holiday,  increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week

• Monday-Thursday 09:00 - 17:30

• Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 07/06/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.