Governance Business Partner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,249 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Merseyside or Cheshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Plus Dane Housing |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Are you passionate about driving excellence in governance and making a real impact on communities? Join Plus Dane as a Governance Business Partner and help shape the future of social housing in Merseyside and Cheshire.
Who we are:
Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.
Working with our customers really does change people’s lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!
We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.
About the Role:
As a Governance Business Partner, you’ll deliver a comprehensive range of administrative support and services within the Governance team, directly supporting Board and Committee Members. You’ll play a key role in ensuring Plus Dane maintains strong governance arrangements and meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the Governance Manager with administration for Boards, Committees, and Management Team.
Maintaining company records, registers, and filing systems.
Coordinating meetings, events, and Board Member induction and training.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Board Members, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Preparing agendas, dispatching papers, and producing accurate minutes for meetings.
Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring timely compliance updates.
Providing specialist advice on governance best practice and supporting policy development and change management projects
What You’ll Bring
Good standard of education with a business administration or governance qualification.
Experience in minute-taking, secretarial work, and supporting Board or Committee meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and entity management software.
Highly organised, flexible, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong communication, negotiation, and engagement skills.
Experience in a housing, legal, or regulated sector, with knowledge of statutory filings, compliance, and policy development.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Focused on personal learning and business improvement.
Confident in dealing with Senior Managers and Board Members.
High personal integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, performance-driven, and customer-focused.
What you’ll get in return:
This is a permanent role 35 hours per week. Your main base will be either our Liverpool or Congleton office.
You’ll be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and a great benefits package, including 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. This includes a 3-day Christmas closedown between Christmas and New Year and you have the option to buy up to 5 extra days annually.
You’ll also benefit from a company pension scheme where we contribute 9%, and colleagues can contribute anything from 3% upwards. We’re committed to our people’s wellbeing supported by an excellent management team, wellbeing champions, and mental health first aiders.
We actively encourage personal development, with plenty of opportunities to progress your career and access ongoing training, including formal qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know.
This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—take the next step and help shape lives through your work. Apply today!
Please note: This vacancy will remain open for an extended period to accommodate the Christmas holiday season.
Who we are:
Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.
Working with our customers really does change people’s lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!
We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.
About the Role:
As a Governance Business Partner, you’ll deliver a comprehensive range of administrative support and services within the Governance team, directly supporting Board and Committee Members. You’ll play a key role in ensuring Plus Dane maintains strong governance arrangements and meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the Governance Manager with administration for Boards, Committees, and Management Team.
Maintaining company records, registers, and filing systems.
Coordinating meetings, events, and Board Member induction and training.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Board Members, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Preparing agendas, dispatching papers, and producing accurate minutes for meetings.
Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring timely compliance updates.
Providing specialist advice on governance best practice and supporting policy development and change management projects
What You’ll Bring
Good standard of education with a business administration or governance qualification.
Experience in minute-taking, secretarial work, and supporting Board or Committee meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and entity management software.
Highly organised, flexible, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong communication, negotiation, and engagement skills.
Experience in a housing, legal, or regulated sector, with knowledge of statutory filings, compliance, and policy development.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Focused on personal learning and business improvement.
Confident in dealing with Senior Managers and Board Members.
High personal integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, performance-driven, and customer-focused.
What you’ll get in return:
This is a permanent role 35 hours per week. Your main base will be either our Liverpool or Congleton office.
You’ll be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and a great benefits package, including 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. This includes a 3-day Christmas closedown between Christmas and New Year and you have the option to buy up to 5 extra days annually.
You’ll also benefit from a company pension scheme where we contribute 9%, and colleagues can contribute anything from 3% upwards. We’re committed to our people’s wellbeing supported by an excellent management team, wellbeing champions, and mental health first aiders.
We actively encourage personal development, with plenty of opportunities to progress your career and access ongoing training, including formal qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know.
This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—take the next step and help shape lives through your work. Apply today!
Please note: This vacancy will remain open for an extended period to accommodate the Christmas holiday season.