Company Secretary in Braintree

Eastlight Community Homes is seeking a highly skilled and influential Company Secretary to make a significant impact within our purpose-driven, resident-centred organisation.

Role Overview:

As the Company Secretary, you will be at the forefront of Eastlight’s governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing expert advice to our Board, Committees, and Leadership Team . Your leadership will be crucial in driving our governance , data protection , and overall regulatory compliance .

Salary Brief and location:

£ 103,500 Hybrid, Braintree Essex

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the governance and compliance framework of a leading housing association, influencing key decisions and policies.
• Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team focused on governance and data protection, developing a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance Leadership: Provide strategic direction on governance matters, ensuring Eastlight meets all regulatory, statutory, legal, and professional requirements. Act as the primary advisor on governance issues to the Board, Committees, and Leadership Team.
• Board Support: Advise and support the Board and its Committees, facilitating effective governance practices. Ensure efficient and effective operation of Board and Committee meetings, including timely preparation and distribution of papers and minutes. Lead the preparation and oversee our AGM.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strong relationships with the Regulator of Social Housing, leading regulatory engagements and inspections. Ensure compliance with the Code of Governance, Code of Conduct, and regulatory standards.
• Data Protection: Oversee compliance with GDPR and data protection laws, implementing policies and practices to safeguard sensitive information and minimize risk of data breaches.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification in corporate governance (or working towards), or significant experience as a company secretary.
• Experience: Proven track record in a senior leadership and experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and compliance strategies. Experience in managing data protection compliance.  Deep understanding / prior experience in the social housing sector.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of governance and data protection legislation. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate positive relationships with Boards, Committees, and external stakeholders.

Benefits & Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.

• £103,500 annual base salary
• Full time, Permanent
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the    employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
• We truly embrace agile working; geography is never a barrier to recruiting the best person. Our Head Office is in Braintree, Essex.

Eastlight Community Homes is a vibrant, resident-led housing association for the East of England. We own and look after 13,000 homes, across a healthy mix of social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership, and we have plans to build many more to help tackle the demand for truly affordable housing.

To truly succeed with Eastlight, you need to be accountable, inclusive, and up for a challenge. We’re on a journey to make our communities better.

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact .

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Application Closing Date: 30/06/2024
Interview Date: 10/07/2024 (In-person, Braintree Freeport)