About Us: Solo Housing (East Anglia) is a social housing provider and registered charity dedicated to supporting single people facing homelessness or at risk of losing their home. Established in 1985 as the Campaign for Single Homeless (COSH), we became Solo Housing (East Anglia) in 1996. We work alongside trusted partner organizations, including local authorities, fellow registered providers, charities, and private landlords.
Job Description:
This is a brand-new role and the person in it, will be expected to use their highly developed skills, experience and pragmatism to set up and lead on all thing's governance. This role is for 30 hours per week.
The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive and will be based at our Head Office Hub in Bury St Edmunds.
The right person will meet this ESSENTIAL criteria:
- At least three years demonstrable experience of being a Governance Officer ideally within a housing association setting
- Excellent working knowledge of organisational governance principles and practice, in relation to Registered Providers of Social Housing and Registered Charities, or similar setting
- Knowledge and application of the Regulator of Social Housings Consumer Standards
- Knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaints Code
- A highly professional and transparent approach to supporting and challenging on matters of governance
- Experience of and confidence working with Executive Teams and Non-Executive Directors
- Experience of developing robust, yet straightforward policies
- Ability to produce high-quality, accurate minutes and reports
- Ability to make good decisions and solve problems
- High levels of organisational skills and the ability to improve ways of working
- Very high level of competency in using standard software packages (including Microsoft 365)
- The ability to quickly interpret and translate data
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- High levels of emotional intelligence
- Experience of delivering successful outcomes in a busy and varied environment
- Ability to prioritise own workload and ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations, ensuring honesty and maintaining the integrity of Solo at all times
- Ability to think about the bigger picture and make key links across all parts of the business
- High level of understanding equality, diversity and inclusion issues within a social housing setting
- A high level of knowledge of maintaining Professional Boundaries
- Able to learn and use in house systems
- Holder of a full UK driving licence with unrestricted access to a suitable vehicle for work use
- Able to successfully pass and maintain an Enhanced DBS check
- Willing to embrace professional training as required to fulfil the role
May also meet these DESIRABLE criteria:
- Professional governance qualification
- Experience of using meeting pack production software
- Experience of developing and managing Risk Registers
- Experience of safeguarding either as a manager or practitioner
Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary of £40,632 per annum pro rata.
- Generous leave policy: 28 days of annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays.
- Pension contributions: 6% employer contribution, 2% employee contribution.
- Health cash plan and life insurance (3x annual salary).
- Flexible working options (Hub|Home|Roam approach).
- Access to training and technology for professional development.
- Supportive and inclusive culture.
To get the very best people, we want to hear their authentic voice and not just hear the ability to reel off point after point from a job description.
So, to apply, please supply the following:
1) Your full and detailed CV
2) A Supporting Statement telling us why you are right for this role, what you would bring to Solo and what you would want to achieve in the role
We really value quality and highs standards, so applications received without the above will not be considered, so please do take the time to showcase your best self.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 29 March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 1 April 2026 in person in Bury St Edmunds
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £40,632.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- Governance (ideally in a Housing Association setting): 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7EA