Companies House is an award-winning employer, with an Investors in People Gold Award, we are at the forefront in ensuring our staff reach their full potential in building brilliant services on cutting edge technology. You will join our Chief Executive team at a time of transformation, and you will have a role in shaping the future of the Corporate Governance department.

In this role you will support the Head of Corporate Governance as part of a small team, charged with supporting the Companies House Main Board and Companies House’s wider boards and sub-committees.

You will be responsible for effectively supporting corporate governance arrangements across the organisation and for providing a high level of support to Executive Directors and Stakeholders.

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work.

We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.

We are currently working in a hybrid way at Companies House and attendance to the Cardiff office is therefore mandatory

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work

Job description

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating agendas, papers and meetings for boards and committees to a high standard;
• Drafting high quality minutes of meetings, communicating decisions and actions of boards and committees effectively, and ensuring transparency of decision-making;
• Proofing papers and working with paper authors to ensure the drafting of good quality, impactful papers which support effective discussions and decision-making;
• Working closely with the Head of Corporate Governance and Chairs of committees to ensure decisions are made in the appropriate forum, and that committees are operating in line with their Terms of Reference (ToRs);
• Maintaining internal guidance and information on corporate governance arrangements on the Companies House Intranet;
• Assisting in the regular review of ToRs;
• Assisting in the periodic review of the effectiveness of Boards and Committees, and supporting the implementation of improvements, as necessary;
• Ensuring the internal Governance Guide is up to date and appropriately populated across the organisation;
• Delivering excellent Secretariat support to boards and committees to ensure effective running, including carrying out key administrative duties;
• Supporting Executive Directors by providing professional and high-quality support and service; and
• Building relationships and communicating professionally and confidently with Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), representing Companies House appropriately in all your interactions.

Person specification

As Corporate Governance Officer, you will be a key part of the Chief Executive’s team, working to support Companies House’s Main Board and its wider committees to deliver the organisation’s strategy. You will ensure the smooth running of boards and committees, ensuring decision making is fully informed and that discussions conform with Companies House’s governance arrangements, standards, codes, and frameworks.

You will be highly organised, professional, and proactive and able to take a key role within the Corporate Governance function, while managing conflicting priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to use your own initiative. You will be able to operate both independently and as part of a team, with an ability to adapt well to change and work well under pressure.

Technical Skills

• An ability to plan, deliver and document meetings that support high-quality strategic discussion and effective decision making;
• An ability to communicate using appropriate styles, to maximise understanding and impact;
• Excellent writing skills, with a high attention to detail when drafting minutes and documentation;
• Strong negotiating skills;
• An ability to adapt well to change and work well under pressure; and
• An ability to create and maintain a comprehensive forward plan for all boards and committees

Experience

• A good understanding of the principles of good corporate governance, in the context of a ministerial department or a similar organisation;
• Experience of operating flexibly and working at pace, planning, and prioritising to meet tight deadlines;
• Experience in building consensus across different NEDs and Executive Directors, with different priorities; and
• An exceptional level of integrity with a proven ability to deal with sensitive material.
• Relevant experience operating within a similar role;
• An appreciation of Companies House and its aims, strategies, and plans; and
• A relevant professional qualification.

Behaviours

We\'ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

The closing date for this role is Sunday 21st September 2025 (23:55pm)