Job Description

Are you organised, have great attention to detail, and have good solid administration experience?

If the answer is yes.... then we have a great opportunity for a

Governance and legal Administrator

to join our Governance and Regulation team on maternity cover for 12 months.



We're offering an excellent salary of

32,104 plus some great benefits.

As a

Governance and Legal Administrator

, you will need good people skills, be able to multitask and be flexible in your approach to daily priorities. Y ou will be a key part of the team in delivering an effective governance & legal service - taking a Customer centric approach to ensuring our Board, Committees and Leadership team are able to perform their roles effectively and all colleagues are aware of and can comply with the governance expectations on them.



Specifically, you will be responsible for supporting the recruitment and induction of non-executive directors, ensuring all governance & legal documentation is accurate and accessible, assisting in the preparation of legal casework, arranging meetings and collating and analysing data to ensure continuous improvement.

Ideal candidate will live within travelling distance to the Grimsby and Boston offices.

What will a typical week look like as a Governance and Legal Administrator?

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it's not always easy. We're an organisation in transition, which means there's real scope to shape, influence and grow.



Typical weekly duties include:



Arranging meetings for Non-Executive Director (NED) recruitment, inductions, appraisals and responding to enquiries to ensure a seamless and customer-focused experience Maintain and update governance registers and action trackers: Update legal and policy documentation, ensuring accurate records across all of our systems Provide ongoing legal support by locating and preparing documents for legal casework, use internal systems to retrieve tenancy and property information Assist the Data Protection Business Partner monitoring the data protection mailbox, responding to subject access requests and escalating issues as needed Provide meeting support as needed by arranging meetings and strategy sessions, coordinating hospitality, technology requirements, and travel, and circulating relevant documents to ensure smooth and effective delivery. Support governance and legal performance and compliance by collating and analysing survey results and data Contribute to policy reviews and impact assessments to ensure regulatory alignment and continuous improvement.

What skills, attributes and experience will I need as a Governance and Legal Administrator?

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Experience in a governance, legal, or compliance-focused administrative role. Familiarity with board and committee processes, including minute-taking and performance reviews. Experience supporting legal casework and working with document management systems. Strong administrative and organisational skills - to manage documentation, meetings, and governance processes efficiently. Excellent written and verbal communication - for preparing reports, responding to enquiries, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Great Attention to detail - essential for maintaining accurate registers, legal records, and policy documentation. Time management - to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines across governance, legal, and board support tasks. Customer-focused mindset - ensuring a positive experience for NEDs, colleagues, and external partners. Discreet and trustworthy - handling sensitive legal and governance information with professionalism. Committed to continuous improvement - keen to support quality assurance and governance development.
It's a bonus if you have:


Background in data protection or supporting a Data Protection Officer/Business Partner is advantageous. Data handling and protection awareness - understanding of GDPR and experience with subject access requests and mailbox monitoring. Experience with policy management and regulatory compliance.

What are Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?

We're a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.



Check out our

Youtube

channel to hear some stories of what it's like to work here!



As an LHP colleague, you'll receive a whole bunch of benefits, including


An employee wellbeing package worth up to 1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health Great family leave and maternity policies enhancing colleague well-being and retention A superb employer salary sacrifices pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service A Cycle-to-Work Initiative promoting personal wellbeing and environmental awareness Discounted shopping vouchers through Westfield Health The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance Ability to purchase additional holidays Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let's be there for each other!

How to Apply

If you're an governance specialist who thrives in a close-knit team and is passionate about delivering strong governance, we'd love to hear from you.


To apply, please upload your most recent CV and answer our application questions


Interviews will take place in on

Wednesday 5th November

For an informal conversation please call

Gary on 07526085083

Finally some key Information

At

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership

, we're committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates.



It's important to ensure that the role you're applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at

Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com

for a friendly chat



Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities.



To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process

All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References