Are you organised, have great attention to detail, and have good solid administration experience?
If the answer is yes. then we have a great opportunity for a Governance and legal Administrator to join our Governance and Regulation team on maternity cover for 12 months.
Were offering an excellent salary of £32,104 plus some great benefits.
As a Governance and Legal Administrator ,
you will
need good people skills, be able to multitask and be flexible in your approach to daily priorities. Y
ou will be a key part of the team in delivering an effective governance & legal service
taking a Customer centric approach to ensuring our Board, Committees and Leadership team are able to perform their roles effectively and all colleagues are aware of and can comply with the governance expectations on them.
Specifically, you will be responsible for supporting the recruitment and induction of non-executive directors, ensuring all governance & legal documentation is accurate and accessible, assisting in the preparation of legal casework, arranging meetings and collating and analysing data to ensure continuous improvement.
Ideal candidate will live within travelling distance to the Grimsby and Boston offices.
What will a typical week look like as a Governance and Legal Administrator?
Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but its not always easy. Were an organisation in transition, which means theres real scope to shape, influence and grow.
Typical weekly duties include:
Arranging meetings for Non-Executive Director (NED) recruitment, inductions, appraisals and responding to enquires to ensure a seamless and customer-focused experience
Maintain and update governance registers and action trackers:
Update legal and policy documentation, ensuring accurate records across all of our systems
Provide ongoing legal support by locating and preparing documents for legal casework, use internal systems to retrieve tenancy and property information
Assist the Data Protection Business Partner monitoring the data protection mailbox, responding to subject access requests and escalating issues as needed
Provide meeting support as needed by arranging meetings and strategy sessions, coordinating hospitality, technology requirements, and travel, and circulating relevant documents to ensure smooth and effective delivery.
Support governance and legal performance and compliance by collating and analysing survey results and data
Contribute to policy reviews and impact assessments to ensure regulatory alignment and continuous improvement.
What skills, attributes and experience will I need as a Governance and Legal Administrator?
Experience in a governance, legal, or compliance-focused administrative role.
Familiarity with board and committee processes, including minute-taking and performance reviews.
Experience supporting legal casework and working with document management systems.
Strong administrative and organisational skills
to manage documentation, meetings, and governance processes efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication
for preparing reports, responding to enquires, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Great Attention to detail
essential for maintaining accurate registers, legal records, and policy documentation.
Time management
to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines across governance, legal, and board support tasks.
Customer-focused mindset
ensuring a positive experience for board members, colleagues, and external partners.
Discreet and trustworthy
handling sensitive legal and governance information with professionalism.
Committed to continuous improvement
keen to support quality assurance and governance development.
Its a bonus if you have:
Background in data protection or supporting a Data Protection Officer/Business Partner is advantageous.
Data handling and protection awareness
understanding of GDPR and experience with subject access requests and mailbox monitoring.
Experience with policy management and regulatory compliance.
What are Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?
Were a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.
As an LHP colleague, you'll receive a whole bunch of benefits, including
An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
Great family leave and maternity policies enhancing colleague well-being and retention
A superb employer salary sacrifices pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
A Cycle-to-Work Initiative promoting personal wellbeing and environmental awareness
Discounted shopping vouchers through Westfield Health
The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
Ability to purchase additional holidays
Mental Health First Aiders across the business, lets be there for each other!
How to Apply
If you're an governance specialist who thrives in a close-knit team and is passionate about delivering strong governance, wed love to hear from you.
To apply, you'll be directed to our website, where we'll ask you to complete a short application form and submit an up-to-date CV
Interviews will take place in on Wednesday 5th November
For an informal conversation please call Gary on 07526085083
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