Governance Coordinator

Job Title:         Governance Coordinator (Permanent)

Hours:             37 hours per week, to be worked flexibly in line with business needs

Salary:             £30,500 per annum, plus Casual User Mileage allowance

Location:         Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged and friendly organisation? Our values are CARE – Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Exceptional. We are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail focussed Governance Coordinator to join our Governance Team on a permanent basis. Based at Gadbrook Point, Northwich, this full-time position (37 hours per week) offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Trust's governance framework.

Working closely with the Governance Manager and Governance & Assurance Officer, the successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and governance support, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and meeting papers, managing the Board portal, attending meetings, producing minutes and action logs, and tracking actions to ensure timely completion. This support will extend across the Board, Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Governance Team.

The role is integral to ensuring governance activities are well organised and effectively planned, information is accurate and managed effectively to ensure key corporate processes run smoothly and efficiently.  

What Will You Do? *

·       Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Board, Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Governance Team.

·       Coordinate meetings, diaries, travel, conferences and training arrangements, ensuring activities run smoothly and efficiently.

·       Prepare, format and publish agendas, reports and meeting packs through a Board portal.

·       Attend meetings and forums to produce accurate minutes, maintain action logs and support the timely follow-up of agreed actions.

·       Administer and maintain the Board portal, providing support and guidance to users.

·       Manage governance records, documentation and filing systems, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and compliant with data protection requirements.

·       Act as a first point of contact for governance and administration enquiries, providing responsive support to colleagues and stakeholders.

·       Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes, systems and service delivery across the Trust.

Requirements & Skills for the Role*

·       Experience of providing administrative, business support services or co-ordination in a corporate environment.

·       A good standard of education – 5 Grade GCSE 4-9/A*-C, including English and Maths) or equivalent level of qualification.

·        Experience organising meetings, events, diaries and travel arrangements.

·        Experience preparing and managing documents, reports and meeting information.

·        Ability to produce accurate minutes and maintain action logs from meetings.

·        Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

·        Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, Board Members and external stakeholders.

·        Professional and discreet approach when handling confidential and sensitive information.

·        Strong customer service skills and a proactive, flexible approach to work.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.

·        Experience supporting Boards, Committees, senior leadership teams, or using Board portals would be advantageous.

·        Experience within the housing sector or another regulated environment would be beneficial.

Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection. 

*Please see the Accountability Profile and Person Specification for further information and requirements.

Benefits**

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 24-29 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service)
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Access to the Trust discount and benefit platform, the C.A.R.E hub.
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• Candidate Referral Scheme*
• Option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan* 
• Access to corporate Costco discounted membership*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement 
   for the role. 
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.

** Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing date for applications: Monday 28/09/2026

Please be aware that applications received after this date may not be considered and we reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for this position. We would, therefore, recommend early application.

First Interview: (TEAMS) Details to be arranged

Second Interview: In person: To be confirmed.

Click on the Apply button and follow the on screen instructions (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk). Before you apply please review the Accountability Profile at the bottom of this page (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV and application demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.

Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your Recruitment Hub profile if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, please contact the Recruitment Team with any reasonable adjustments that may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.

Disclaimer: 

• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications and provide individual feedback; however, due to the number of applications we receive, this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to applicants who reach interview within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to decline applications where applicants do not meet the criteria outlined in the accountability profile or have not fully completed their profile on the Trust’s Recruitment Hub.

We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.