At BDA, we understand how important effective governance is for the success of social housing providers. Our comprehensive range of services is designed to support your governance needs, whether you have experienced or new governance professionals, support administrators or officers, a Company Secretary, or any mix in between.
Take a look at our services below to find the support that’s just right for you!
National Association of Governance Officers membership
Our National Association of Governance Officer’s membership, also known as NAGO, is led by Alice Pearce and is designed for individuals working within social housing in Scotland, Wales, and England. This membership offers a strong support network, shares policies and processes, and provides access to the latest industry insights.
Membership benefits
- A supportive network of professional governance colleagues.
- Regular updates on the latest policies and procedures.
- Biweekly workshops and announcements.
- Recruitment opportunities for Board Members or governance staff.
Training and development
We offer a variety of training programs to assist you at all stages of your social housing career, providing you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your roles. You can find out more about the training schedule here.
Junior governance support officer training
Do you need to understand why you do some of your tasks, or do you want to feel more confident to speak out with the Executives or Board members and understand the background of Social Housing?
There is much to learn, whether you are new to the job or the industry, and doing so can be challenging. Through this training, you will gain a better understanding of the “bigger picture,”. We also offer additional support through our support package.
This training is perfect for those new to the role or social housing sector. you will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
the broader social housing landscape.
key regulatory bodies for each region, and organisations like Companies House and the Charity Commission.
the reasons and rationales behind your daily tasks.
The governance leadership training
This intensive eight-week training covers everything a governance officer working within social housing needs to know. This training will be taught online by our very own Directors Alice Pearce and Yvonne Atkinson. We also offer additional support through our support package.
After completing training, you will have a solid understanding of the:
guiding principles of governance.
operating procedures of governance in a social housing organisation.
on the latest regulatory requirements to help you stay up-to-date and ensure the operations are compliant.
Tailored training
All our training sessions can be delivered either remotely or in person for in-house training, induction sessions, or as part of wider training programmes. The training can be customised to meet the specific needs of your organisation.
If you require training in an area that is not listed, we can develop tailored training for you. Whatever your training requirements are BDA has a solution to support you.
Additional support services
Beyond our membership and training programmes, we offer a range of additional support services to ensure your governance needs are fully met. Whether you need mentoring, temporary assistance or expert consultation, we have the solutions to support your organisation.
