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Governance and Performance Officer

We are seeking an organised and analytical Governance and Performance Officer to support strong decision making, accountability and regulatory assurance within a values driven housing organisation.

Position: Governance and Performance Officer
Salary: £32,022 per annum
Location: Hammersmith, London with hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026
Interview date: Thursday 29 January 2026

About the role

Reporting to the Corporate Assurance and People Manager, this is a varied and influential role supporting effective governance, performance management and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with senior colleagues and Board members, providing high quality coordination, insight and assurance in a regulated social housing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating Board and Committee activity including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking
• Maintaining governance documentation, registers and forward plans
• Producing clear governance, performance and assurance reports to support informed decision making
• Managing performance management frameworks, dashboards and reporting
• Supporting risk management, audit activity and regulatory compliance
• Maintaining oversight of policies, assurance logs and contract registers
• Supporting data protection and information governance activity including GDPR and Subject Access Requests
• Acting as a system administrator for governance, performance and assurance systems

About you

You will be confident working with complex information and senior stakeholders, with strong judgement and attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Experience in governance, performance, assurance or corporate support within a regulated environment
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees or senior management groups
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, trends and risk
• Excellent written communication skills for senior audiences
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong IT and systems skills and a methodical, organised approach

Experience in social housing or a similar regulated sector is desirable but not essential.

About the organisation

This organisation provides safe, secure and affordable homes for single women across London and has a long standing commitment to equality, inclusion and empowerment. With ambitious development plans and a collaborative culture, it places transparency, accountability and residents at the heart of its work.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Governance Officer, Performance Officer, Corporate Governance Officer, Assurance Officer, Risk and Compliance Officer, Business Performance Officer, Board and Governance Coordinator, Policy and Performance Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.

Reporting to the CEO, the Governance and executive support officer will work closely with our ambitious Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to enable effective governance and leadership across the charity. The post holder will play an essential role in coordinating work across the organisation and helping us to Beat Macular Disease.

Whilst providing administrative support and diary management, the highly organised post holder will support the CEO with internal communications and policy coordination, as well as owning and managing key organisational resources such as our risk register, compliance register and policy register.

As a natural collaborator and excellent communicator, the post holder will have experience of supporting complex meetings and providing high quality governance support at Board and Committee meetings.

In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. 

We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit our website.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. To Beat Macular Disease for all we know we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.

Closing date: Friday 16 January 2026 at 09:00

Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026 (Virtually online)​