Governance & Business Support Manager

Trust Housing Association has fantastic opportunity for a Governance & Business Support Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis (35 hour per week contract), and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £49,694 - £53,745 per annum.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Governance & Business Support Manager, we will offer you:

• 35 hours per week with flexi-time  
• Competitive salary of £49,694 - £53,745 per annum
• Access to paid training & continued personal development   
• A choice of pension scheme with employer contributions  
• Generous holiday entitlement    
• Blended working*

Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (‘home’) and your contractual workplace ('office') should you choose to do so. We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wishaw and your contractual workplace will be the most appropriate for you and the requirements of the role. There are no set rules for how many days you will work from each location, and you will be trusted to work from the most suitable location for what is best for the customer, the business, the team and yourself. 

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support, and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services.  We own and manage around 4,000 homes across 23 local authority areas, mainly within the central belt but we have homes all across Scotland from the Highlands and Islands, to Dumfries & Galloway & the Scottish Borders.   The majority of our homes are tailored to the over 60’s but we have an increasing number of homes for all ages and housing needs.

The organisation and our people are customer focussed, delivering value for money and developing innovative solutions to enhance the customer experience. As an ‘Investors in People Platinum’ organisation, Leaders in Diversity accredited and a Fair Work First employer,  we are committed to empowering and supporting our people. Our culture is caring, involving and compassionate – but we are also focused on making change happen and delivering results.

About the Governance & Business Support Manager role:

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Governance & Business Support Manager, with a strong customer focus and commitment to excellent service. As Company Secretary the postholder will deliver excellent governance across the organisation as well as acting as the main point of contact for the Chief Executive’s office, and leading the Business Support team.

The postholder will act as the principal governance advisor to Trust (and it’s subsidiaries) Boards and Committees as well as the wider organisation, ensuring Trust (and it’s subsidiaries) operate in line with best practice, whilst meeting all regulatory and statutory requirements.

What we’re looking for in our Governance & Business Support Manager:

This role is for an accomplished governance officer or manager – someone who is used to making a difference, enjoys a challenge, and welcomes the opportunity to contribute widely. Our culture is fundamentally important to who we are and what we do – we are looking for someone with the ability to deliver efficiencies and continuous improvement, whilst contributing to our overall business strategy as part of the Leadership Team.

2024 will be a very exciting time to join Trust as we continue to implement our corporate strategy ‘The Time is Now’ which has a strong focus on transformation, growth and the green agenda.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th June 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Governance & Business Support Manager and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity, and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC(phone number removed)