Governance Officer

Role Title: Governance Officer 

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday 

Salary: £33,404 - £41,755 per annum   

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Dartford / Agile- 3 days a week minimum in the office is required 

As our Governance Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the effective operation of our Board and committees. From preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes, to maintaining statutory records and monitoring compliance across key legislative frameworks – you’ll be a vital part of keeping our governance processes running smoothly. 

You’ll work across all areas of the business to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations, provide assurance to senior leadership, and uphold strong corporate governance across Moat and its subsidiaries. 

What you'll be doing 

• Provide full secretariat support to the Board, sub-committees and working groups, including agendas, top quality minutes, matters arising and helping to produce Board and Committee reports. 

• Support with governance documentation, statutory filings, registers and regulatory requirements (Companies House, HMRC, Regulator of Social Housing, FCA). 

• Assist in the management and monitoring of compliance, including Data Protection, Whistleblowing, Bribery, Money Laundering and Consumer Credit. 

• Provide project support to the Chief Executive and cover for the Executive Assistant where required. 

• Maintain company registers and act as the main contact for sealing and legal document management. 

• Looking after our Board members, including organising induction, training and processing expenses. 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Experience in administration and governance within housing or legal settings. 

• Excellent organisational skills and minute-taking ability. 

• Strong written and verbal communication. 

• A good understanding of regulatory and governance requirements for housing associations. 

• Awareness of key legal frameworks, including the Data Protection Act. 

• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook. 

• A relevant qualification (such as ISCA) or willingness to work towards one. 

Why join us? 

We’re one of the top 30 housing associations in England, with homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex. Our purpose is to open doors to better lives for our customers — and we know this begins with excellent complaint handling. 

We’re proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, based on our own employees’ feedback. Join us and help shape a fairer, more transparent housing experience for all. 

To apply, please complete our application form in full via our careers website (see link below). As we use anonymous recruitment and do not accept CVs, it’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role where you’ll make a real impact. For more information, please see here the full job description:  https://www.moat.co.uk/media/bsfia1xg/governance-officer-job-description.pdf

In return, you’ll receive: 

Excellent benefits. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com) 

Want to know more about Moat? 

Follow us on social media to see the latest updates and hear from our employees: 

LinkedIn: @moathomes 

Facebook: Moat Homes 

Ready to make an impact? 

If this sounds like the role for you, apply by 11pm on Monday 21 July 2025 and be part of something bigger! 

We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the advert before this date if we receive good interest. We're looking forward to reading your application! 

If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk