Joint Venture Governance Assistant
Vistry Group
Provide high‑quality secretarial, governance and legal support for JV boards and partnerships.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
governance framework
board minutes
statutory audits
powers of attorney
compliance filings
document execution
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Joint Venture Governance Assistant to join our team within Vistry Services, you will be based at any of our regional offices. As our Joint Venture Governance Assistant you will deliver high-quality secretarial, governance and legal support to the Joint Venture team, Regional teams, and the Group’s portfolio of JV partnerships. You will ensure compliance with statutory, corporate, and regulatory requirements, while promoting a consistent and best-practice approach across all JV governance activities. This is a varied role involving direct oversight of JV Boards and broader governance coordination across the Group’s JV portfolio. You will work closely with the Head of JV Governance, the Joint Venture Coordinator, and the Company Secretariat Team.
- Provide cover for the Head of JV Governance as required
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the JV governance framework, including annual effectiveness reviews, training, and internal audit responses
- Attending meetings and drafting minutes
- Draft and manage corporate resolutions, consents, and formal Board minutes
- Assist with the coordination and timely completion of statutory audits and financial accounts
- Provide guidance on Life of Site gateway queries related to JV governance and partnering
- Lead the preparation and oversight of JV powers of attorney
- Support document execution for JV-related matters (e.g. loan variations, contracts, deeds)
- Advise Regional teams on JV governance matters, including signing authorities, JV incorporations and legal queries
- Preparing board packs and agendas
- Supporting Chairs with meeting preparation
- Documenting decisions and approvals (e.g. resolutions, consents, formal minutes)
- Manage a portfolio of JV Boards, including:
- Liaising with the Company Secretariat Team on Companies House filings, compliance matters, and adhoc queries
What you bring
company secretarial
governance
uk qualification
stakeholder
analytical
communication
- Strong understanding of company secretarial and governance principles
- Analytical thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving abilities
- High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities
- Familiarity with preparing corporate resolutions, consents, and formal minutes
- Experience managing stakeholder communications and expectations
- Experience in secretarial duties including meeting management, board paper preparation, and minute-taking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging at all levels
- Relevant UK company secretarial / governance qualification (or working towards one)
- Prior exposure to JV governance or similar roles within subsidiary companies
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
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Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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