Job Description
Company Secretary – National Housing Bank
Business area: Homes England – National Housing Bank
Salary:
£69,831 – £81,443
Pension: Competitive employer contributions through the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme
Contract type:
Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time (35 hours)
Locations:
Hybrid – Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle or Northstowe
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Reference number:
41058
Job grade: Senior Civil Service – Equivalent
Type of role: Governance / Company Secretariat / Corporate Affairs
Number of jobs available: 1
About the job
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Homes England, the government’s national housing agency, at a transformational time for the housing sector. With a mission to accelerate the pace of housebuilding and address affordability challenges across the country, Homes England is expanding its investment and governance capabilities to support delivery at scale.
The creation of the National Housing Bank, a new National Public Financial Institution (PuFIn), introduces significant financial flexibilities to help drive the Government’s ambition to deliver 300,000 new homes each year. This is one of the most substantial developments in public housing investment in a generation.
As the statutory Company Secretary of the National Housing Bank Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Homes England, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the governance framework of this newly established organisation. Reporting to the Group Company Secretary and Assistant Director – Governance, you will be part of an experienced central governance team, providing high‑quality professional support to the Bank’s Board, Chair and Directors.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundations of a new national institution while influencing governance practices across the wider Homes England group.
Job description
As the statutory Company Secretary of the National Housing Bank Limited, you will:
* Provide professional governance support to the National Housing Bank Board, Chair and Directors.
* Personally support Board meetings and ensure effective, compliant governance processes are in place.
* Act as Head of Subsidiary Company Governance, ensuring compliance requirements for Homes England’s wider subsidiary portfolio are met.
* Play a leadership role in the central governance team, reporting to the Group Company Secretary and Assistant Director – Governance.
* Support the National Housing Bank during its establishment and contribute to shaping governance practices across the Bank and the group.
* Maintain a calm, professional approach while providing trusted, authoritative advice to senior Board members and executives.
* Contribute to delivering a high‑performing, collaborative governance service across Homes England.
* Adopt an innovative, solutions‑focused approach to governance delivery, continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased effectiveness.
Homes England operates hybrid working, with colleagues spending approximately 50% of their time working from home and 50% in one of our offices across England.
Person specification
A bit about you
We are looking for an experienced governance professional who can confidently operate at Board level and provide trusted, credible advice to senior leaders.
You will bring:
Essential skills and experience
* Significant experience operating as a Company Secretary or senior governance professional.
* Experience supporting senior Boards, Chairs and Directors in a complex organisation.
* A relevant professional qualification (such as CGI) or equivalent experience.
* Strong understanding of governance, compliance and company secretariat functions.
* Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality governance support.
* The ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
Desirable experience
* Experience supporting organisations involved in equity, guarantees or investment decision‑making.
* Experience working within public sector or public financial institutions.
As a leader, you will:
* Bring resilience and the ability to manage a broad range of senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrate a collaborative, inclusive approach in working with colleagues.
* Show a strong commitment to high‑quality service and continuous improvement.
* Contribute positively as a team player and leader within the governance function.
Benefits
Homes England is an executive non‑departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We want to employ and retain great people and in return offer a comprehensive package including:
* 33 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
* Flexible working culture, enabling a strong work‑life balance.
* Access to health screening, Employee Assistance Programme, and Occupational Health.
* Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development as a core organisational value.
* Payment of one job‑related professional membership subscription per year.
* A range of family‑friendly benefits, including generous parental leave policies.
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