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Job description

The Board Secretary will work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Governance, People and Culture, the Corporate Leadership Team and Board to design, produce and implement best practice governance processes and documents. The role will support the development of governance, policy, procedural and assurance in Woven’s Subsidiary business.

Responsibilities

• The work plan for this role requires the following key outcomes to be delivered within the 1-year fixed term contract.
• Review, modernise, and simplify the Board and Committee Terms of Reference so that they are aligned to the agreed Governance structure, and Chair’s Continuous Improvement Action Plan, which provides clarity of remit, responsibilities and delegated.
• Develop a scheme of delegated authority approved by Board.
• Develop a framework of governance, best practice strategies, and policies including EDI and mergers.
• Modernise Board, Committee meetings administration, which utilises technology, providing greater clarity on
• meeting decisions and discussions, easy development of Committee Chair’s summary; tracking of actions and a forward planning Board and Committee workplan.
• Develop full Board Member recruitment & induction processes which comply with governance policies, including succession, recruitment, induction and development, and shareholding.
• Review all required Governance registers (including declarations and conflicts of interest, tenure, shareholding etc) to ensure compliance is monitored, and information provides an effective oversight for reporting progress and future actions.
• Advise and support the development of a best practice control assurance framework aligned to regulatory standards and plan for emerging regulatory changes.
• Support the collation of Board Member and meeting information to enable the development of Woven’s website to include key governance, including pen portraits, declarations of interest and meeting summaries.
• Where appropriate these outcomes will be delivered for both Woven and its new subsidiary company.
• The delivery of these outcomes must support, and effectively deliver, Board’s annual Board Effectiveness Review and must therefore be compliant with this requirement in Board’s chosen Code of Governance (NIFHA 2023).
• Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A relevant Governance qualification to Level 4 and 2 years’ experience gained within the last 5 years working in a governance role in the Housing sector. OR 3 years’ governance experience gained within the last 5 years working in the Housing sector.
• Demonstrate experience of communicating and engaging effectively with Senior Leaders and Board Members.
• Demonstrate experience of developing governance policies, procedures and guidelines, and reporting to Senior Leaders and Board on governance compliance.
• Demonstrate evidence of writing and presenting high quality reports to senior leaders and Board.
• Demonstrate experience of working in a regulated environment, including knowledge of the Housing Sector.
• Demonstrable experience of dealing effectively with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Demonstrate experience of, and proficiency in, using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Ms Teams or SharePoint.
• Demonstrate experience of working with, and developing, Board document management software.
• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of all essential criteria.

Further Information

Salary: £26,188.70 - £29,747.92 per annum pro rata. Duration: One Year Fixed Term Contract. Woven provides homes that enrich the lives of our tenants and helps create vibrant communities. We are an environmentally and socially conscious organisation with a strong focus on the development of high quality, inclusive social housing in areas of housing need. Working for Woven is not just a job, it is about being part of an organisation which puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. Our team works together to make a real difference and change peoples lives and we welcome individuals who want to be a part of our team and continue our story of success. At Woven we believe that brilliant work deserves brilliant rewards. From competitive salaries to flexible working options, time off for volunteering to helping you reach your career goals, we’ve got you covered. In fact, we offer everything you need to help you be the best you can be in your role and make a big difference to life outside of work too. If we’ve got your interest, for further information on the rewards and benefits you can expect from us, detailed job requirements and to apply go to woven.getgotjobs.co.uk Closing Date 4 pm on Wednesday, 06 May 2026.

Application Information

Further information on the rewards and benefits you can expect from us, detailed job requirements and to apply go to woven.getgotjobs.co.uk