We’re Hiring: Governance Officer Department: Governance Salary: £36,276 - £37,557 Location: Leyland (Hybrid - work from Leyland several times a month) Hours: 36.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Join Our Legacy of Change and Community At Progress Housing Group, we’re more than just homes, we’re a community. With 900 passionate colleagues, we’re committed to making a difference every day, supporting people to live independently and thrive. Looking for your next career move? We’re on the hunt for a Governance Officer to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes! If you’re detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about governance, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll support boards and committees, maintain governance standards, and make a real impact on the communities we serve. About the role As Governance Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring high standards of governance across the organisation. You’ll take ownership of board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and producing accurate minutes. You’ll provide impartial advice on governance matters, maintain statutory records, and support non-executive directors and trustees throughout their tenure - including recruitment, induction, development and appraisal planning. Working full time on a permanent basis (36.25 hours per week), you will deliver governance training, promote a culture of compliance and best practice, and contribute to regulatory returns, policy administration, and external audits. It’s a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to build strong relationships will make a real difference. What We Are Looking For To be successful in this role, you should have: Essential Previous experience of minute-taking at senior levels Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to engage at all levels Strong literacy and IT skills Desirable Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business purposes Experience delivering governance training or supporting audits Knowledge of governance frameworks and compliance requirements. Why Progress? At Progress Housing Group, we believe in supporting our people so they can do their best work and enjoy a fulfilling career. Here’s what you can expect when you join us: Competitive pay: Transparent salary benchmarked against leading employers in the sector. Agile and flexible working: Hybrid arrangements with office attendance based on business needs, supporting work-life balance. Positive, inclusive culture: We value diversity and inclusion, and foster a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Career development: Access to professional development budgets, qualifications, paid subscriptions, coaching, mentoring, and regular career check-ins. Attractive perks: Generous annual leave (with options to buy or sell days and a day off for your birthday), enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing support. Recognition and sustainability: Employee recognition platforms and opportunities to contribute to sustainability and social impact initiatives. How to Apply Click Apply Now, upload your CV, and complete our short application. Be sure to include a supporting statement that highlights why you’re a great fit for this role. Please note : In line with our core value of being Genuine, we discourage the use of AI tools when preparing applications or supporting statements. We are committed to building an authentic and values-led workforce, and will prioritise applications that clearly reflect personal effort and originality. Closing date : 11:59pm Sunday 11 January 2026 Interview date : Thursday 22 January 2026 We welcome applications from everyone, especially from underrepresented groups. Inclusion matters here.