We are looking for a motivated and experienced Corporate Governance Assistant to join Albyn Housing Society in the Office of the CEO.
Contract Terms: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent
Salary: £30,229 - £33,595, Grade G4-G1
Location: Invergordon with hybrid working
Closing Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025 at noon
Interview Date: Thursday,21st August 2025
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well organised and caring individual to join Albyn Housing Society in the Office of the CEO.
As a Corporate Governance Assistant you will be expected to assist with key governance activities to ensure the corporate governance function delivers excellent service to Board Members and Albyn Group employees. Key areas of work within the scope of the role will include governance, data protection, freedom of information (FOI), and policy.
Occasional evening attendance at Board meetings may be required as part of this role.
Main Responsibilities
- To provide efficient and effective administrative service and support to the Corporate Governance Manager, Board, wider organisation, and external customers.
- To support the achievement of personal development objectives of Board members.
- Assist with the coordination of governance meetings and events.
- To support the Corporate Governance Manager with governance, data protection, policy and FOI activities ensuring that all are managed in line with policy and procedure and meet business and Regulator requirements.
- To support the Corporate Governance Manager to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- To support the Marketing and Communications Officer with operational and logistical tasks.
We’re looking for someone with…
- Willingness to undertake continuous learning and professional development.
- Experience of working within an administrative role.
- Excellent administrative skills with the ability to draft, review, and format documents to a high standard.
- Keen attention to detail.
- The ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people
- High standards of organisation and the ability to manage time and work to agreed deadlines.
- The ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing priorities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Basic understanding of corporate governance components, i.e. regulation, strategy, policy, procedure, and plans.
- Commitment to best practice and continual process improvement.
- Interest in corporate governance and compliance.
About Albyn Housing Society
Albyn Housing Society is a progressive organisation with a commitment to providing high-quality, affordable homes across the Highlands. We are proud of our customer-first approach and are always looking for innovative ways to deliver value for money. Our values—Being Caring, Being Professional, and Being Adaptable—are at the heart of everything we do.
What we are Offering:
We value our employees and offer many benefits including but not limited to:
- Hybrid working – ‘Hub, Home & Roam’
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Development and training opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Day one sick pay
- Employee benefit discount scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Access to an employee assistance program available 24/7
- Family friendly policies
How to Apply:
Candidates apply by submitting a completed application form or CV along with a supporting statement to recruitment@albynhousing.org.uk, to demonstrate your skills, experience and knowledge, which are relevant to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please note CVs submitted without supporting statement will not be considered.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website https://www.albynhousing.org.uk/careers/ or, to have this e-mailed, please contact recruitment@albynhousing.org.uk
For further information, please contact Laura Morgan at laura.morgan@albynhousing.org.uk.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £30,229.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Invergordon IV18 0DL
Reference ID: RRef41