Governance Assistant / Administrative Assistant

Governance Assistant / Administrative AssistantBased in Hoddesdon, HertfordshireHybrid working availableFull-Time, PermanentSalary: circa £29,768 - £33,075 per annumWe have an exciting opportunity for an administrator with experience of minuting business meetings to help support our governance arrangements. This is a great opportunity for somebody interested in moving into a new area; transferring skills from previous experience and gaining knowledge about governance at a housing association.In this role, you will support effective governance arrangements for B3Living and our subsidiary boards and committees. Supporting the preparation of board and committee meetings, you will manage agenda setting and distribution, take minutes, maintain an annual programme of items for the meetings and progress or co-ordinate the preparation of reports. You will also support the Deputy Company Secretary in maintaining documentation, supporting the governance framework and ensuring an accurate record of compliance activity.We’re looking for someone with…- Experience taking minutes- Attention to detail- Time management and organisational skills- Excellent administrative skills and IT skills- Good communication skills, including excellent command of the English language to enable accurate papers and minutes to be distributedWe’re a social business, based in Hoddesdon and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including…- 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holiday.- Buy and sell holiday scheme.- Cross organisational bonus scheme.- Up to 12% pension contribution.- Life assurance cover.- Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.- Discount vouchers.- Enhanced family leave.- Range of special leave.- Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.- Opportunities for flexible / hybrid working.We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 7th October 2024 with interviews being held Monday 21st October 2024.Other organisations may call this role Governance Administrator, Governance & Compliance Assistant, Corporate Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, PA, EA, Administrator, or Office Assistant.All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. We believe in the benefits of a diverse workforce and strongly welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the organisation, including LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual), people with disabilities and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.So, if you’re seeking a new and engaging role as a Governance Assistant / Administrative Assistant, please apply via the button shown.