Governance Officer

Stonewater

Governance Officer supporting board meetings, assisting non-executives, and strengthening regulatory compliance. Join Stonewater, a leading housing provider, in a rewarding governance role.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a first point of contact for governance-related queries, providing timely and helpful advice to colleagues
Organise and support board and committee meetings, including preparing arrangements and attending where required
Provide dedicated support to non-executive members, helping them fulfil their roles effectively
Support the organisation in meeting its statutory responsibilities, including data protection requirements
Maintain governance records, registers and documentation to support regulatory compliance
Contribute to the completion of regulatory returns and governance processes
Review and support updates to governance frameworks, delegations and policies
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the service provided by the team
Research and draft papers, proposals and reports on governance-related matters
Provide efficient case management support across governance and assurance activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in an administrative or governance support role
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, including non-executives
A methodical approach with a keen eye for detail
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Confidence using IT systems and managing data accurately
An interest in governance and/or data protection, with a willingness to develop further
Experience working in a regulated environment
Experience supporting meetings at board or senior level

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Stonewater is a registered social landlord and housing association that provides safe, affordable homes across the UK, offering rental, shared ownership and purchase options. It also operates specialised services including retirement and supported living schemes, domestic abuse refuges, LGBTQ+ safe spaces, and young people’s foyers, with a mission focused on enabling people to have a place they can call home. Stonewater emphasizes employee development and inclusive culture as part of its organizational values. Governance Officer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 1 minute ago 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 💵 £33k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🎲 Risk Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Act as a first point of contact for governance-related queries, providing timely and helpful advice to colleagues
Organise and support board and committee meetings, including preparing arrangements and attending where required
Provide dedicated support to non-executive members, helping them fulfil their roles effectively
Support the organisation in meeting its statutory responsibilities, including data protection requirements
Maintain governance records, registers and documentation to support regulatory compliance
Contribute to the completion of regulatory returns and governance processes
Review and support updates to governance frameworks, delegations and policies
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the service provided by the team
Research and draft papers, proposals and reports on governance-related matters
Provide efficient case management support across governance and assurance activities 🎯 Requirements
Experience in an administrative or governance support role
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, including non-executives
A methodical approach with a keen eye for detail
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Confidence using IT systems and managing data accurately
An interest in governance and/or data protection, with a willingness to develop further
Experience working in a regulated environment
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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative supportgovernance supportcase managementregulatory compliancedata protectionprocess improvementdocument managementreport draftingmeeting supportgovernance frameworks

Soft Skills

organisational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailindependent workteam collaborationstakeholder engagementtime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitymethodical approach