Senior Governance Advisor
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join our governance team as Senior Governance Advisor. You will play a pivotal role at Freebridge, supporting the Company Secretary and helping to ensure strong corporate governance, smooth Board operations, and effective decision‑making.
Responsibilities
* Provide an efficient, high‑quality governance service to support the effective operation of Freebridge
* Work closely with the Company Secretary, Chair, and Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of the Board and its committees, including coordinating Board member induction, appraisal, training and development, and recruitment and appointment processes
* Deputise for the Company Secretary where appropriate, carrying out functions outlined in Standing Orders, including maintaining and witnessing the use of the Company Seal, overseeing the receipt and opening of tenders, ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met, and maintaining statutory registers
* Support the Company Secretary in maintaining high standards of governance and ensuring full compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, deputising as required
* Coordinate and support the submission of annual returns to the Regulator of Social Housing and the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Support the Board in complying with an appropriate Code of Governance and Code of Conduct, and assist in addressing any areas of non‑compliance
* Support governance requirements relating to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime for consumer credit
* Assist with the review and maintenance of governance documentation, including Freebridge's Rules, Standing Orders, Board Member Agreement, and governance policies, and contribute to the review of Financial Regulations where appropriate
* Maintain governance registers, including interests, fraud, and anti‑money laundering requirements
Qualifications
* Degree level education (or equivalent experience)
* Strong knowledge of the housing sector and associated governance issues, gained through relevant experience
* Intermediate IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office
* Strong consultation, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
Desirable
* Good understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Company Secretary
* A relevant professional qualification such as CGI (formerly ICSA), or a willingness to work towards this
* Understanding of data protection and DSAR process
Benefits
* Annual Salary: £41,400
* Generous Holiday Leave Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
* Exclusive Employee Discounts Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway
* Comprehensive Leave Policies 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
* Health and Wellbeing Support Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme
* Charitable Leave One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about
* Discounted Gym Membership Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure
* Pension Scheme A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. We provide equal opportunities for all, do not discriminate based on protected characteristics, and accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. We also offer accessibility tours for candidates to ensure an inclusive welcome.
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