The Vacancy
Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Do you like to be at the centre of things and love to ensure that things happen when they need to?
Are you confident to work with Senior Leaders, Board Members and Customers?
Do you have great organisational and planning skills and attention to detail?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Stockport homes is a great place to work! We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We are passionate about not only providing housing and building new homes in Stockport but helping to transform the lives of our customers. We aim to provide comfortable and affordable homes and engage customers and communities.
We are currently recruiting for a Governance Officer to join our team. The key purpose of this position is to plan, organise and administer the work of the SHG Board, Subsidiary Boards and Committees. Governance Officers are a key point of contact for Board Members and liaise with a range of senior leaders across SHG and they support Board Members to be effective in their roles.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* An understanding of the governance and regulatory requirements which apply to SHG and the role the governance function plays in delivery of them
* Great IT and Digital skills and standards of literacy and numeracy
* An ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail and planning and organisational skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate confidently effectively to a diverse range of Board Members, Senior Leaders and customers
As an employer committed to flexible working solutions, we would also consider applications for alternative working arrangements outside of the standard 37 hours / across five days contract however, we do have non-negotiable requirements in relation to evening meeting attendance.
The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on humanresources@stockporthomes.org.
Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page.
We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.
Closing Date: 28th January 2026 Interview Date: 9th February 2026
About Us
Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.
We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.
As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home.
All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.
Companies within SHG:
Stockport Homes – Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.
Three Sixty – Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.
SKylight – SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.
Viaduct Housing Partnership – Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.
SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence – looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.
Our Benefits
* Personal Development
* Work/Life Balance
* Embrace Diversity
Our Community
(Additional community engagement information would be located here.)
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