Governance Officer
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: Permanent
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’re looking for a Governance Officer with strong, proven minute‑taking experience to join our Governance and Compliance team. This is a key role supporting our Board, Committees and Executive Team, ensuring meetings run smoothly, decisions are recorded accurately and governance processes are followed consistently.
Minute taking is a core requirement for this role. You must be confident in drafting clear and precise minutes for senior audiences. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will complete a minute taking task at interview stage.
If you enjoy working with senior leaders, have a passion for good governance and can produce high‑quality minutes under pressure, 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’ll work closely with the Chair, Board Members, Chief Executive, Executive Team and senior colleagues to ensure meetings are well‑planned, professionally run and accurately documented.
You will manage your own portfolio of Committee work, support Board and Executive meetings, maintain governance records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role blends organisation, communication, problem solving and professional judgement, with minute taking at the heart of what you do.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft accurate, succinct minutes and record key decisions and actions
Plan agendas and coordinate meeting arrangements
Prepare and distribute papers, ensuring deadlines are met
Maintain governance records including Board and Executive decisions
Support Annual General Meetings and shareholder meetings
Provide guidance on governance policies (declarations of interest, gifts and hospitality)
Deliver governance training when required
Act as a key user of the Diligent portal and manage content
Assist with statutory filings (Companies House, FCA, 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
Ability to take accurate, clear and succinct minutes for senior audiences
Knowledge of governance in housing or charity sectors, or willingness to develop this
Strong personal integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Proactive problem‑solving skills with sound judgement
Strong time management and prioritisation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
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: 05/08/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
