Governance Officer

Hybrid - York (Expectation of attending in person in one of our York offices for at least 2 days per week)

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

About the role

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to support the effective governance of Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Working across the JRF Group, but principally with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust Board and its sub-committees, you will advise on changes to policy and practice to ensure the highest standards of good governance, including regulatory compliance. You will provide high-quality governance support, ensuring our board and committee meetings are well-planned, effectively run, and accurately documented.

Primary duties include:

1. Ensuring the smooth running of JRHT governance meetings (including Board meetings and committees), including preparation, effective facilitation, and follow-up, working closely with the chair and leadership team.
2. Contributing to the JRF Governance Team to uphold transparency, accountability, and compliance with charitable objectives and regulatory standards across the JRF Group.

About you

You will have excellent knowledge of governance principles, especially related to Registered Housing Providers, Charities, and Companies Limited by Guarantee. You should be able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, maintain confidentiality, and support governance with professionalism and transparency.

Key requirements include:

• Experience working with senior boards and confidence in governance roles.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to produce accurate minutes.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to enhance team services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and meeting pack software.
• Data interpretation and translation skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.

How to apply

If you are passionate about this role, we look forward to your application. Please submit your CV and supporting documents via our online platform. The closing date is 12th June 2025, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 7th July 2025 in York. We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient quality is received.

Additional information

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, and encourage applicants to specify their preferred working hours. Our approach includes a blended work model of office and home working, with at least two days per week in the York office.

For more about our values, please read our EVP here:

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to supporting disabled candidates through the recruitment process and beyond. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.