Njoki Yaxley
“I love to share my experience of great governance and working on projects that put community, compassion and creativity at the centre.”
Njoki Yaxley
Facilitator and Speaker at Brilliant Leaders
I am passionate about exploring the place of governance within leadership. It plays such an important role in the difference organisations can make to people so I enjoy working with others to develop brilliant governance.
I’ve risen through the ranks of governance, serving as a Governance Officer through to a Deputy Company Secretary / Governance and Risk Manager at a large Social Housing provider. I am currently a Non Executive Director for a local community NHS trust.
My career has been deeply rooted within social housing organisations in the area where I live, so I have always been closely connected to my local community in Norwich, UK.
I hold a MSc in Social Housing and Regeneration from the London School of Economics, which I completed whilst working as a Rents Officer. After finishing my Masters, I worked as a Development Officer, supporting the creation of new homes and communities in and around the East of England region.
I am a Clore Social Fellow and have researched the connections between health and social housing, which I witnessed in my day to day work with residents.
About my approach
People describe me as collaborative, curious, optimistic and inclusive. Being involved in governance and risk, I also love a good plan!
I enjoy working with and supporting others to develop, and helping people to progress in their careers. I’ve been a Mentor on the Housing Development Network and been mentored myself by leading figures in the social housing world.
I have experience of Action Learning, reflective practice and holding courageous conversations, as a way to continue my own personal development.