Senior Governance Business Partner - Kingdom Housing Association

Post: Senior Governance Business Partner

Organisation: Kingdom Housing Association 

Contract: Temporary until 16 July 2027

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £51,726 to £54,792 per annum

Location: Saltire Centre, Pentland Court, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2DA

Closing date: 20 October 2026

Kingdom Group is recruiting a Senior Governance Business Partner to join its Governance Team on a temporary basis until 16 July 2027.

This is an influential role, providing strategic governance support and advice to senior management and Boards of Management. The successful candidate will help maintain and strengthen the organisation's governance, regulatory compliance and service standards, with responsibilities spanning data protection, freedom of information, procurement and business performance.

Working as part of a high-performing team, the postholder will contribute to Kingdom Group's commitment to delivering excellent services and supporting its vision of great homes, services, people and communities.

Key responsibilities

The Senior Governance Business Partner will:

• Lead business partnering activities for subsidiary companies, including Board reporting.

• Lead on Kingdom's procurement strategy and compliance, ensuring activities meet relevant regulations and best practice standards.

• Drive performance improvement across the Group through data analysis, supporting departments to identify issues, develop solutions and improve business processes.

• Develop and maintain the Group's sustainability strategy and roadmap, ensuring clear direction and alignment with organisational objectives.

• Prepare and contribute to reports for senior management and Boards of Management.

• Coordinate Board documentation, including reports, agendas and minutes.

About the successful candidate

Applicants should have:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience.

• Previous experience in a governance or compliance role.

• Knowledge and understanding of data protection and freedom of information legislation and associated compliance obligations.

• Knowledge and understanding of procurement regulations.

• Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret and present data effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• The ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.

• A focus on targets and outcomes, with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.

• A customer-focused, professional and positive approach, with flexibility in responding to changing priorities.

Why work for Kingdom Group?

Kingdom Group believes every role contributes to improving lives, supporting communities and delivering positive outcomes for customers.

The organisation holds Investors in People Gold and Investors in Young People Platinum accreditations, reflecting its commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development and a positive working environment.

Employees benefit from a supportive and collaborative workplace that values diversity and inclusion, promotes work-life balance and flexibility, and offers opportunities for learning and development.

An inclusive employer

Kingdom Group welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

As part of its commitment to helping eradicate homelessness, Kingdom particularly welcomes applications from people who are currently registered as homeless or have been within the last 12 months.

Applicants who meet this criterion and the essential requirements for the role are guaranteed an interview. Successful candidates who are homeless when offered the role will also be offered a tenancy in one of Kingdom's properties through the Naumann Initiative.

Applicants wishing to be considered under this scheme should state this in the supporting information section of their application.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online via the Kingdom Group jobs website.

Closing date: 20 October 2026
Interview date: 28 October 2026
Interview location: Kingdom Group's Glenrothes office

For further information about the role or to request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact the Employee Lifecycle Team:

Telephone: 01592 632577
Email: [email protected]

Kingdom Housing Association is a registered Scottish charity (SC000874).

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