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Board Secretary

National Housing Federation

Board Secretary

£30220

National Housing Federation, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 4 days ago, 28 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c3566f18be2e4f65b8d6838aa934601b

Full Job Description

Interested in a role proactively supporting and providing secretarial services to the board, as well as working autonomously? Want to work in an exciting and dynamic organisation?,

  • You'll support the board and work closely with the chair of the board and chairs of the committee's.

  • You'll organise board and committee meetings, including away days, and ensure that minutes are typed and distributed in a timely manner.

  • You will also play a key role in responding to general queries from board and committee members.

    Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Good written skills and the ability to take accurate minutes.

  • Skills required to use own initiative when appropriate.

  • A commitment to put members at the heart of everything we do.

  • A strong commitment to creating a work environment that is equal, diverse and inclusive., We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview., You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Board Secretary to support the NHF board and committees. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. You can find further information about the NHF here: https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us, The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/transparency/who-we-are/. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.


    • We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

  • 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period;

  • Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme;

  • Attractive family friendly policies;

  • Private healthcare cover;

  • Season ticket loans;

  • Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.